Showdown 59: Crows vs Port Adelaide

0:00Tonight's the night for Showdown 59 at Adelaide Oval, where the Adelaide crows face off against Port Adelaide in one of the AFL's fiercest rivalries. We've got tips from diehard fans on both sides. Crow's supporter Vilsatolik from Port Lincoln, a fan since the team's early days and Port cheer squad. Members of the lean South Parker, who switched from the Crow's to the power. The Crow's are bouncing back from a 52-point loss to Brisbane last weekend, which Vail chalks up partly to the set in death of Jordan Dawson's. Brother Dawson's out tonight for the funeral, but played well before. Adelaide welcomes back Dan Curtin for his first game this season, Vice-Captain Owick's Neil Bullin from a knee tweak, and Jake Salago after a strong S-A-N-F-L outing. Meanwhile, Port's riding high off a 30-point upset win over Jolong on Anzac Day, with Jason Horn Francis dominating to snag best on ground. Honours, they're getting Todd Marshall back from an ankle injury and Mitch George Yates for his 100th career game.

1:02Sal's calling for Horn Francis to shine again. Vail predicts a five-goal Crow's win if they shut down stars like Zach Butters and Horn. Francis stressing the knee for multiple forwards to step up, including Josh Rachel. Sal's all in on Port, dubbing the Crow's fruit tingles you love or hate, and she's packing her lucky camera to avoid any bad omens after last years. Big loss. This ladders a relevant in a showdown. The crowd amps it up, and both fans feel the fire. Expect fireworks as these teens clash under the lights. This has been Adelaide News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with The Story.