- Information
- Home & Away
- Milestones
Season 1887 Summary:
- Games Played: 17
- Win-Draw-Loss: 12-2-3
- Ladder Position: 2nd
The Bosses:
- Captain: Bill Bushby
Goals:
- For: 110
- Against: 46
- Leading Goal Kicker: Alf Bushby (22)
Highs:
- Highest Margin: 15 (Round 17, West Adelaide)
- Highest Score: 17 (Round 17, West Adelaide)
Lows:
- Lowest Margin: -3 (Round 16, Norwood)
- Lowest Score: 2 (Round 16, Norwood)
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Notes:
- Three new teams added: Hotham, Gawler and West Adelaide – bringing the competition up to seven teams
Round 1 – Port Adelaide v Gawler: Saturday 7th May – Alberton Oval
| Teams | 2nd Quarter | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 6.?.6 | 12.28.12 | Magentas by 12 |
| Gawler | 0.1.0 |
Round 2 – Port Adelaide v West Adelaide: Saturday 14th May – Alberton Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 3.22.3 | Magentas by 3 |
| West Adelaide | 0.2.0 |
Round 3 – Port Adelaide v Norwood: Saturday 21st May – Alberton Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 3.4.3 | Draw |
| Norwood | 3.7.3 |
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v South Adelaide: Tuesday May 24th – Alberton Oval – Queen’s Birthday Holiday
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 6.4.6 | Magentas by 2 |
| South Adelaide | 4.7.4 |
Round 5 – Port Adelaide v Hotham: Saturday 28th May – Alberton Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 7.15.7 | Magentas by 6 |
| Hotham | 1.6.1 |
Round 6 – Gawler v Port Adelaide: Saturday 4th June – Gawler Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Gawler | 0.0.0 | Magentas by 3 |
| Port Adelaide | 3.14.3 |
Round 7 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Saturday 11th June – Adelaide Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 2.11.2 | Magentas by 2 |
| Port Adelaide | 4.6.4 |
Round 8 – BYE
Round 9 – Norwood v Port Adelaide: Monday 20th June – Adelaide Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood | 6.16.6 | Norwood by 2 |
| Port Adelaide | 4.3.4 |
Round 10 – Port Adelaide v Hotham: Saturday 25th June – Alberton Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 6.17.6 | Magentas by 4 |
| Hotham | 2.5.2 |
Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Saturday 2nd July – Alberton Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 3.10.3 | Adelaide by 1 |
| Adelaide | 4.1.4 |
Round 12 – Port Adelaide v Norwood: Saturday 23rd July – Alberton Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 4.1.4 | Draw |
| Norwood | 4.8.4 |
Round 13 – South Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Saturday 30th July – Adelaide Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| South Adelaide | 6.8.6 | Magentas by 2 |
| Port Adelaide | 8.3.8 |
Round 14 – Port Adelaide v West Adelaide: Saturday 6th August – Alberton Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 11.29.11 | Magentas by 10 |
| West Adelaide | 1.3.1 |
Round 15 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Saturday 13th August – Alberton Oval
| Teams | Score | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 6.14.6 | Magentas by 4 |
| Adelaide | 2.9.2 |
Round 16 – Norwood v Port Adelaide: Saturday 20th August – Adelaide Oval
| Teams | 1st Quarter | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood | 5.11.5 | Norwood by 3 |
| Port Adelaide | 2.9.2 |
Round 17 – Port Adelaide v West Adelaide: Saturday 27th August – Alberton Oval
| Teams | 1st Quarter | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 17.27.17 | Magentas by 15 |
| West Adelaide | 2.0.2 |
Round 19 – Port Adelaide v South Adelaide: Saturday 3rd September – Alberton Oval
| Teams | 1st Quarter | Final Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide | 11.11.11 | Magentas by 7 |
| South Adelaide | 4.8.4 |
Club Debut:
- George Eadie (Round 10)
Career Debut:
- George Eadie (Round 10)