Port Adelaide made some defensive adjustments to start the second half. The Power sent Tom Clurey to Cale Hooker, leaving Jack Hombsch on James Stewart.

By midway through the third quarter the Bombers had generated 14 of their 26 scoring shots through chains of possession initiated in defence.

The Bombers were brilliant in transition all night with 16 of the side's first 17 goals coming from turnovers.

The running bounces were a feature with the Dons leading that stat 26-5 late in the match, highlighting the Bombers ability to link up through run and handball in the middle of the ground.  David Zaharakis had eight bounces while Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti had six.

Michael Hartley did an excellent job in defence keeping Charlie Dixon goalless.

For the ninth time in his short career Zach Merrett recorded more than 35 possessions.

Dyson Heppell and Brendon Goddard were also prolific in the midfield and Cale Hooker, Joe Daniher and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti were able to capitalise of the good work further up the ground.

The Dons had 67 inside 50s and the efficiency that has been a feature all season remained - with the side generating 36 scoring shots.