Port Adelaide's defence faces test against Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his team's stingy defence – ranked fourth for points conceded – will be heavily challenged by the Western Bulldogs in their Friday night clash at Adelaide Oval. Carr, whose side sits 13th with three wins and five losses, highlighted the need to build from the back and improve continuously. The Bulldogs, sitting 12th and hampered by injuries, will rely on captain Marcus Bontempelli despite his knee and heel problems, according to coach Luke Beveridge.

Carr expects an aggressive approach from the Dogs and sees the match as an opportunity to test and refine his defensive structure while containing the Bulldogs' forward pressure.