The Power dominated the first half, building an impressive 71-point lead with a scoreline of 12.7 to 1.2, thrilling a crowd of 47,671 at Adelaide Oval.

In a thrilling Gather Round grudge match, Port Adelaide pulled off a stunning 30-point upset against Hawthorn, winning 18.13 (121) to 14.7 (91) on April 13, 2025.

Port Adelaide outperformed Hawthorn in disposals, recording 374 compared to the Hawks' 348, showcasing their effective ball movement throughout the game.

Other standout performers for Port were Jason Horne-Francis with 29 possessions, and both Drew and Ollie Wines, who recorded 26 disposals each.

The match escalated tensions from last year's semi-final, featuring notable clashes between coaches Ken Hinkley and James Sicily, and several heated moments on the field.

Hawthorn attempted a comeback with a five-goal surge in the final quarter, reducing the deficit to 22 points, but ultimately fell short.

Port Adelaide's night was marred by a knee injury to defender Miles Bergman, who was substituted out, raising concerns for their defensive lineup moving forward.

This victory improved Port Adelaide's record to 2-3 for the season, ending their two-game losing streak, while Hawthorn suffered their first defeat after three consecutive wins.

The match highlighted ongoing challenges for Hawthorn as they seek to improve their performance in the league, particularly in capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

The rivalry between the two teams intensified after last year's semifinal, with Hinkley previously fined for his comments, adding to the charged atmosphere of the match.

Key players for Port included Zak Butters, who had 33 disposals and eight clearances, and Connor Rozee, who contributed 28 disposals and two goals after being strategically repositioned to half-back.

Despite the loss, Hawthorn's Jack Gunston stood out by scoring six goals, while Jai Newcombe led the team with 29 disposals.