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Shayne HopeThe West Australian Port Adelaide spearhead Charlie Dixon has revealed he is still haunted by his wayward goalkicking in last year’s heart-stopping elimination final defeat to
West Coast. Dixon threatened to grab the game by the throat, but managed just three goals from nine scoring shots and 23 possessions. The Eagles advanced to the second week of the finals
courtesy of Luke Shuey’s goal after the siren in extra-time at Adelaide Oval. “I still have nightmares about that game,” Dixon said. “I kicked 3.6. I kick one or two more goals, we win the
game, it's as simple as that. “We didn't show up throughout the game and they played some pretty good football. “They seemed to be able to play very good against us at home, so
I'm actually looking forward to playing them again this year.” West Coast and Port Adelaide have been placed on opposite sides of the draw for Thursday’s inaugural AFLX event in
Adelaide, but could do battle in the final. The teams are also due to meet in their opening JLT series engagement at Leederville Oval on February 25, and will play both home and away
fixtures against each other during the regular season. Dixon will put his hand up for JLT series selection after overcoming a minor back injury that kept him out of the Power’s internal
trial match last week. “It's a bit stiff, but it's just being managed,” Dixon said. “I've done a full pre-season, sometimes it's not worth going out there and hurting
yourself a little bit more. “I'm tracking fairly well and I'll play both JLT games.” GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM THEWEST.COM.AU IN YOUR INBOX. Sign up for our emails