A guide to the AFL semi-final between Port and GWS

Where: Adelaide Oval

* The form

Port Adelaide (Regular season - third, 17 wins, 6 losses).

The Power managed to keep Lachie Neale quiet, but that was a rare 'mini win' for them during a 48-point qualifying-final loss to the Lions at the Gabba. Ollie Lord booted four goals for the Power, but a sore Todd Marshall had a shocker in front of goals, with two of his close-range set shots not even registering a score.

GWS (Regular season - seventh, 13 wins, 10 losses)

The orange tsunami blew away St Kilda in a 24-point elimination-final win at the MCG. Jake Riccardi kicked three goals, while Toby Bedford, Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Josh Kelly slotted two each in an even team performance. GWS have already bucked all odds to make it this far.

* Head-to-head

Overall: Port Adelaide 8 wins, GWS 6 wins

In Finals: Never played

Last time: Round 22, 2023: Port 21.10 (136) beat GWS 13.7 (85) at Adelaide Oval.

* The key players

Toby Greene (GWS)

Greene's leadership has proved crucial in the stunning rise of GWS this year. The small forward has a knack of bobbing up for important goals, with his fearless approach a huge inspiration for his teammates.

Aliir Aliir (Port)

The gun defender was a bit down on form against Brisbane spearhead Joe Daniher last week, but he looms as one of Port's most important players against GWS. His spoiling ability and intercept marking are among his strengths, and he could be given the job on Giants spearhead Jesse Hogan.

Josh Kelly (GWS)

Port boast the midfield edge, so if GWS are to pull off an improbable win on enemy territory, Kelly is going to have to produce a blinder. Kelly tallied 27 disposals, seven clearances and two goals against the Saints last week. A repeat performance would do wonders for the Giants' victory hopes.

* Stat

The Giants have won eight of their 14 interstate games this season, more than any other team in the competition. In all, the Giants have won at 11 different venues this season - an AFL record. They tasted success at Adelaide Oval in round 18 against the Crows, but got trounced there a month later in a 51-point loss to Port.