Latest News About Port Adelaide V St Kilda

St Kilda defeated Port Adelaide by 14 points in their recent AFL Round 5 clash at a rain-soaked Adelaide Oval on April 11, 2026, during Gather Round's finale. The Saints held off a late Power surge to win 12.9 (81) to 9.13 (67), improving both teams to a 2-3 record.[1]

Match Summary

St Kilda built a match-high 32-point lead in the second quarter and stayed ahead by 31 points midway through the third, dominating early with four straight goals.[1] Port Adelaide rallied behind Zak Butters (30 disposals) and Jason Horne-Francis, scoring the next three goals to narrow the gap to eight points late, but St Kilda sealed it with key scores.[3][1]

Key Performers

• St Kilda: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera starred with two goals, 28 disposals, nine tackles, and eight clearances; Mitch Owens and Mattaes Phillipou also kicked two each.[1]
• Port Adelaide: Butters, Horne-Francis, and Jake Byrne-Jones led efforts, with goals from Charlie Dixon (wait, no—Georgiades 2, Durdin 2, Horne-Francis 2).[1]

Controversies

Zak Butters was reported for dissent after a verbal outburst questioning an umpire's payment, leading to a 50m penalty and tribunal referral.[4][1] Port players fumed over umpiring calls, including a penalty against Jason Horne-Francis.[1]

Post-Match

Press conferences featured St Kilda's relief at the "season-steadying" win and Port coach Josh Carr's reflections; highlights and analysis are available online.[5][3][1] No injuries reported for either side, with 47,319 in attendance.[1]