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Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL Round 21 Tips - Power to edge depleted Giants

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Thu. 30 Jul. 2026 13:52

Jeremy Darke 30 Jul. 2026

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Port Adelaide tipped to win vs injury-hit GWS Giants (-2.5).
Jase Burgoyne and Stephen Coniglio are top goalkicker picks.
GWS struggles for consistency, especially against lower-ranked sides.
The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 1st August, with the bounce at 6:05 PM (AEST).

Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL Round 21 Tips

Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL Round 21 Expert Tips

Port Adelaide can bounce back at Adelaide Oval against a badly depleted GWS side that continues to produce its best football against premiership contenders before falling short in matches it is expected to compete in.

Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL Round 21 Expert Tips
Key Points
Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants Head-to-Head
Port Adelaide Power Form
GWS Giants Form
Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants Team List & Team News
Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL 2026 Round 21 FAQs

The Power has won five of the past seven meetings between these clubs and defeated the Giants by 16 points in their most recent encounter. GWS has also lost consecutive matches to Essendon and Sydney, with the Giants following their shock three-point defeat to the Bombers with a 51-point Sydney Derby loss.

Port was competitive for long periods against both Fremantle and Brisbane before being overrun after half-time. This is a more suitable matchup, and the return to Adelaide Oval should give the Power an opportunity to respond. The separate match projection at FootyBets.com.au also has Port winning by 3.4 points, supporting the -2.5 selection in what shapes as a close contest.

The Giants’ injury problems are becoming increasingly difficult to overcome. Finn Callaghan has joined Tom Green, Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan and Josh Kelly on the sidelines, removing more quality from a team already struggling for consistency.

Jase Burgoyne appeals to kick a goal after finding the scoreboard in each of his past three matches and five times across his past five appearances. Stephen Coniglio is the corresponding Giants option, having kicked three goals against Sydney and at least one in four of his past five matches.

Key Points

Port Adelaide has won five of its past seven matches against GWS.
The Power defeated the Giants by 16 points in their most recent meeting.
GWS has lost consecutive matches to Essendon and Sydney.
Jase Burgoyne and Stephen Coniglio have both scored regularly over the past five rounds.

Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants Head-to-Head

The head-to-head record between Port Adelaide and GWS has been evenly balanced, with the Power holding a narrow 9-8 advantage across their 17 meetings.

Port has won five of the past 10 encounters and claimed a 16-point victory in Sydney last season. The Power also produced a commanding 51-point win at Adelaide Oval in 2023, although the Giants responded by eliminating Port from the finals at the same venue later that season.

Port Adelaide Power Form

Port Adelaide enters Round 21 sitting 15th with a 6-13 record after losing its past three matches. The Power has averaged 77.0 points while conceding 87.8 across its past five games, although the numbers do not fully reflect how competitive it has been against strong opposition.

Port led Fremantle at half-time before being overpowered in the second half, then remained within touching distance of Brisbane before conceding 14 goals after the main break. Those results exposed a lack of depth, but the Power’s best football was still good enough to challenge the competition’s top two sides.

Jason Horne-Francis was outstanding against Brisbane with 30 disposals, a goal and three assists. Jase Burgoyne also continued his strong form, while Mitch Georgiades remained dangerous despite kicking 2.4.

GWS Giants Form

The Giants have fallen to 12th with an 8-11 record after two damaging defeats. GWS followed its upset loss to Essendon with a 51-point defeat against Sydney, leaving its finals hopes hanging by a thread.

The Giants have been one of the most unpredictable teams in the competition. They have defeated Fremantle, Geelong and Brisbane but have also lost to Essendon, West Coast and St Kilda twice. Their ability to lift against leading sides has not translated into consistent performances against teams around or below them on the ladder.

Sydney exposed GWS around the contest last week, winning the clearance count 46-25 and producing 21 goals from 57 inside 50s. Clayton Oliver and Lachie Whitfield found plenty of the ball, while Stephen Coniglio kicked three goals, but the Giants were unable to slow Sydney’s transition or prevent scores from turnover.

Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants Team List & Team News

Port Adelaide Power

The Power have made two changes, bringing in Hugh Ramm and Will Lorenz. Logan Evans has been ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury, while Brandon Zerk-Thatcher has been omitted.

GWS Giants

Joey Delana and Kieren Briggs return after Finn Callaghan was ruled out for the remainder of the season through injury. Callaghan's absence is a major blow to the Giants' finals hopes.

Port Adelaide	POS	GWS Giants
J. Lai, H. Ramm, M. Bergman	B	C. Idun, S. Taylor, J. Laverde
D. Byrne-Jones, A. Aliir, L. Jones	HB	L. Whitfield, H. Himmelberg, L. Ash
C. Moraes, J. Horne-Francis, J. Burgoyne	C	R. Angwin, C. Oliver, H. Thomas
X. Bamert, T. Marshall, J. Berry	HF	T. Bedford, M. Gruzewski, J. Delana
C. Durdin, J. Whitlock, M. Georgiades	F	J. Stringer, A. Cadman, C. Brown
J. Sweet, O. Wines, W. Drew	FOLL	N. Madden, S. Coniglio, H. Rowston
J. Watkins, M. Zadow, W. Lorenz, B. O'Brien, D. Visentini	I/C	J. Fonti, X. O'Halloran, J. Ough, R. Hamilton, K. Briggs

Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL 2026 Round 21 FAQs

How can I watch Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL 2026 Round 21?
You can watch the Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL 2026 Round 21 game via Fox Footy or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside Australia, the Watch AFL service is the best option for live and on-demand coverage.
How can I buy tickets for Port Adelaide Power vs GWS Giants AFL 2026 Round 21?
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Verdict

Port Adelaide v GWS Giants

The Giants’ growing injury list and poor results against lower-ranked opponents make Port Adelaide -2.5 the best bet. Jase Burgoyne can extend his scoring run with at least one goal, while Stephen Coniglio remains the Giants’ leading goalscorer option.

Port Adelaide -2.5

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