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Port Adelaides first half of the marathon that is the AFL home-and-away season has delivered a positive win-loss count, a top-four ranking ... and there is still plenty of upside to uncover.

All the numbers behind Ryan Burtons AFL career so far.

Midfield stars will shine bright at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night, but the greater focus might be on the major gains Port Adelaide has made in defence.

Follow all the action from the Showdown between Adelaide and Port Adelaide on Thursday night

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Port Adelaides team sheet for Showdown LV will include new captain Connor Rozee - and he is to start the derby despite last weeks scare with a hamstring issue.

Ken Hinkley denies Port Adelaide is taking too great a risk by naming Connor Rozee to play in the Showdown

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

Check out the line-ups for Thursday nights Showdown between Adelaide and Port Adelaide

A look at who could be pulling on the Port Adelaide guernsey for Showdown LV.