Port Adelaide vs St Kilda Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 4, 2025
Port Adelaide will take on St Kilda in AFL Round 4 action at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, April 6, starting at 3:20pm AEST.
www.statsinsider.com.auHere’s what I can share about the 2004 Preliminary Final between Port Adelaide and St Kilda.
- What happened: Port Adelaide and St Kilda played a dramatic PF that went down to the wire, with multiple lead changes and a final sequence that kept the crowd on edge. Fraser Gehrig kicked a timely 100th goal earlier in the match, which raised the stakes and mood around the SA stadium. The game’s momentum swung several times in the final quarter, culminating in a tight finish.[1][5]
- Outcome: Port Adelaide edged St Kilda in a closely contested game to advance toward the Grand Final, delivering a signature performance at Football Park.[5][7]
- Notable moments: The match featured back-and-forth scoring, crucial smothers and defensive plays late in the game, and significant contributions from both sides’ key players, including Gehrig and Port’s finishers who answered pressure late in quarters.[7][1][5]
- Legacy: The 2004 PF is remembered as one of the era’s classic finals, often highlighted in retrospectives and fan recollections, including club-produced flashback features and highlights packages.[1][5][7]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise play-by-play snapshot or provide a short highlight reel guide with the key turning points and player contributions. I can also link to specific highlight clips or official summaries.