Jase Burgoyne impressed with a number of contested marks, paired with a classy goal. Image: Matt Sampson.

A DOMINANT display from Riley Thilthorpe propelled Adelaide to a 19-point match simulation win over Port Adelaide at Alberton Oval on Friday evening. 

Thilthorpe also spent part of the game playing in the midfield, rather than his usual position in the forward line.

The Crows were in control from the jump with plenty of avenues towards goal, but a young Power side lifted late, outscoring the visitors by a goal in the second half.

Veteran Taylor Walker also impressed in front of the sticks, while plenty of other Crows flexed their muscles.

Second-year forward Jack Whitlock was a bright spot for the Power, with his marking ability on full display, and a nice goal in the third.

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Match sim highlights: Port Adelaide v Adelaide

The Power and Crows clash in match simulation at Alberton Oval.

Willem Drew stood up for his side, particularly in the absence of Zak Butters (managed), with the Port Adelaide vice-captain getting plenty of clearances and moving the ball inside 50.

For the Crows, Josh Rachele spent plenty of time in the midfield while captain Jordan Dawson moved forward to great effect. 

Rookie-listed Crow Lachlan McAndrew impressed in the ruck before getting injured, while for the Power, Jase Burgoyne's pace and skill were on full display, with the son-of-a-gun taking multiple intercept marks down back.

Jason Horne-Francis was withdrawn from the second half of the match with a foot concern, with Port Adelaide taking a cautious approach with their young star, while Mitch Georgiades (managed) and Ollie Wines (suspended in rounds 1 and 2) both missed the main event.

Match simulation v Adelaide

Port Adelaide and Adelaide lock horns in a competitive pre-season hit out. Images: Matt Sampson.
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PORT ADELAIDE    2.4     3.7      6.11     10.15 (75)
ADELAIDE              4.2      7.8      11.8     14.10 (94)

GOALS
Port Adelaide: Lukosius 2, Berry, Byrne-Jones, Evans, Whitlock, Lord, Richards, Burgoyne, Drew
Adelaide: Thilthorpe 5, Walker 2, Pedlar, Fogarty, Neal-Bullen, Keays, Rachele, Jones

PORT ADELAIDE

1. Connor Rozee, 3. Jackson Mead, 4. Todd Marshall, 5. Joe Berry, 6. Kane Farrell, 7. Jase Burgoyne, 8. Josh Sinn, 11. Christian Moraes, 12. Jack Lukosius, 14. Miles Bergman, 15. Jacob Wehr, 17. Jack Whitlock, 18. Jason Horne-Francis, 21. Aliir Aliir, 22. Logan Evans, 23. Will Brodie, 28. Willem Drew, 30. Ollie Lord, 32. Harrison Ramm, 33. Darcy Byrne-Jones, 34. Lachie Jones, 35. Joe Richards, 36. Will Lorenz, 38. Dante Visentini, 44. Corey Durdin

Absent: Zak Butters*, Mitch Georgiades*, Ollie Wines, Jordon Sweet, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, Tom Cochrane, Esava Ratugolea, Tom Anastasopoulos, Ewan Mackinlay, Jack Watkins, Benny Barrett, Jacob Moss, Josh Lai, Xavier Walsh, Mani Liddy

ADELAIDE

1. Chayce Jones, 2. Ben Keays, 3. Sam Berry, 7. Riley Thilthorpe, 8. Josh Rachele, 9. Nick Murray, 10. Luke Pedlar, 11. Charlie Edwards, 12. Jordan Dawson, 13. Taylor Walker, 14. Jake Soligo, 15. Brayden Cook, 16. Max Michalanney, 19. Zac Taylor, 21. Hugh Bond, 24. Josh Worrell, 25. James Peatling, 26. Mitchell Marsh, 27. Luke Nankervis, 28. Alex Neal‑Bullen, 29. Rory Laird, 30. Wayne Milera, 31. Billy Dowling, 32. Darcy Fogarty, 35. James Borlase, 39. Toby Murray, 41. Jordon Butts, 42. Lachlan McAndrew, 43. Reilly O’Brien

Absent: Callum Ah Chee*, Sid Draper, Dan Curtin, Tyler Welsh, Mitch Hinge, Oscar Ryan, Izak Rankine, Indy Cotton, Archie Ludowhyke, Finnbar Maley, Lachie Scholl, Isaac Cumming, Mark Keane

* Played in AAMI AFL Origin on Saturday