Sam Powell-Pepper

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18 disposals, seven marks in win
MPort Adelaide Power
May 23, 2021
Powell-Pepper gathered 18 disposals, seven marks, eight tackles and one goal, behind and goal assist each Sunday as Port Adelaide edged out Collingwood 59-58 at MCG.
ANALYSIS
Powell-Pepper recorded his second-best disposal total of 2021, set personal-bests for both marks and tackles and registered his first goal assist of this year's campaign in Sunday's win over Collingwood. The 23 year-old missed the first six rounds of the season due to personal leave, but seems to be rediscovering his groove, this after averaging 18 disposals, three marks, five tackles and two clearances a showing in appearances made since his return on May 1.
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Will be available Sunday
MPort Adelaide Power
April 18, 2021
Powell-Pepper (personal) will be available for selection during Sunday's match against St Kilda.
ANALYSIS
Powell-Pepper took time away for personal reasons and looked good during his time in the SANFL, and he's now ready to rejoin the team. If he's selected, he'll make his 2021 debut. In 2020, the midfielder averaged 14.3 disposals, 4.3 tackles and 1.8 marks per match.
Expected back in April
MPort Adelaide Power
Personal
March 24, 2021
Powell-Pepper (personal) is expected to rejoin the team for training at some point in April, Simeon Thomas-Wilson of The Adelaide Advertister reports.
ANALYSIS
Powell-Pepper stepped away from the team to deal with his personal well-being and is expected to remain away for a little while longer at least. Look for more info to surface once he's rejoined the team in training.
Out on personal leave
MPort Adelaide Power
Personal
March 16, 2021
Powell-Pepper will miss Round 1 while on personal leave, his club announced Monday.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear when Powell-Pepper will return but it looks like he should he recovered from his broken hand when that happens. Powell-Pepper scored a respectable six goals and 12 behind to go with 14.3 disposals per match in 2020.
Unlikely for Round 1
MPort Adelaide Power
Hand
March 4, 2021
Powell-Pepper is considered "unlikely" for the Round 1 match against North Melbourne due surgery on a broken bone in his hand, according to Nathan Schmook of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Powell-Pepper scored six majors and logged 77 tackles last season, which aren't bad numbers but seldom yield high-end value. There should be more news on when he could return when Round 1 nears, though for now he'll miss the Community Series match against Adelaide on Saturday.
Ban overturned
MPort Adelaide Power
August 28, 2020
Powell-Pepper has succeeded in his appeal of a one-match ban.
ANALYSIS
Powell-Pepper was charged with engaging in rough contact, which resulted in the initial one-match ban. Fortunately, he successfully argued his case and will avoid missing action.