Port's Cameron O'Shea runs away from Eagle Daniel Kerr. Picture: Reed Sarah Source: adelaidenow
WEST Coast veteran Daniel Kerr is "still in shock" from his team's second-half capitulation to Port Adelaide.
The Eagles led by as much as 41 points during the third quarter of Saturday night's game at AAMI Stadium, but faded horribly to lose by five points and slump to a dismal 1-4 record.
It is the third time this season John Worsfold's men have dominated the first half, only to miss out on the four points.
Kerr described the loss to the resurgent Port Adelaide as "disappointing a game as I've been involved in" while lamenting another poor effort in front of goal.
"It really did feel late in the game that we were out on our feet and they were running hard," Kerr said.
Port Adelaide pull off an amazing comeback to beat West Coast by five points at AAMI Stadium.
"We would have probably won the game if we'd nailed a few of our opportunities."
Kerr, who is slowly working his way back to full fitness after his pre-season was interrupted by injury, denied the Eagles did not have the leg speed to match their younger and faster rivals.
Port Adelaide youngster Jake Neade and Carlton pair Chris Yarran and Jeff Garlett all burned off their West Coast opponents at crucial times in the past two games, leaving many Eagles players gasping for air.
"There's ebbs and flows in games and there's a lot of tactical changes in games," Kerr said.
"I thought in the second half they (Port) worked out a few things that were working for us, and it probably took us (as players) a little bit of time to realise that they'd worked out what we were doing.
"By that time the game was close and we'd lost a sub and their sub came on and had a fantastic impact on the game and by that stage it was too late.
"I'm still in shock now to be honest. It's a tough one to lose."
Key midfielder Matt Priddis (concussion) remains in doubt for Sunday's game against the Western Bulldogs at Patersons Stadium, but the Eagles could be boosted by the inclusion of star recruit Sharrod Wellingham and reliable wingman Matt Rosa.
Kerr believed that he, Wellingham (ankle) and Rosa (thigh) could all squeeze into the same side despite the trio still building towards 100 per cent fitness.
"Rosa and Wellingham are a lot different to myself and they've completed pretty much every session of the pre-season, so there's no issue with their fitness at all," Kerr said.
"Sharrod is extremely fit. He ran an extremely good fitness test and he's been able to run on his leg on a special treadmill that we have for a number of weeks now and he's been running out on the track.
"Matthew is the same so their issue won't be fitness. It's just that they've had injuries that have kept them out."
West Coast captain Darren Glass has been offered a two-week ban for rough conduct towards Port Adelaide's Paul Stewart.
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