Showdown 1 Round 4 1997
The history of this rivalry began in 1997 when Port Adelaide entered the AFL and played against, and beat the Adelaide Crows for the first time in Round 4. The 11-point victory by the underdogs caused mayhem in the town, with the match not only remembered for the upset win but also for the classic fued between Scott Cummings and Rod Jameson.
Showdown 21 Round 21 2006
Power faced the highly-fancied, premiership favoured, but injury-decimated arch-rival Adelaide Crows in Round 21 in Showdown XXI. The Crows dominated early proceedings, but kept Port Adelaide in the game with their wasteful kicking for goal, with 3.8, and two shots out on the full. The Power youngsters took advantage and fought hard for a 14-point victory, ending the recent Crows winning streak over them and giving their supporters great hope that another premiership was not too far.
Showdown 35 Round 19 2013
How fitting that the final Showdown at AAMI Stadium was the closest, as Chad Wingard's fifth goal for the game with 28 seconds remaining gave Port Adelaide a thrilling and incredibly important four-point win over the Adelaide Crows. The Power kicked the final four goals of the game to steal the win, including a miracle major from Angus Monfries just moments before Wingard's match sealer.