Port Adelaide and Hawthorn’s semi-final is going down to the wire after a controversial, low-scoring affair at Adelaide Oval. Live updates below!

The Power led 24-2 before three free kicks - one for holding Calsher Dear, the second for a dangerous tackle on Mabior Chol and the third for another dangerous tackle on Dylan Moore - finally got Hawthorn on the board with the second sparking major controversy.

Chol’s arms were pinned by Lachie Jones and his head made contact with the turf, clearly fitting the guidelines for a dangerous tackle, but most fans were still left upset with the call.

“One of the worst free kicks you’re ever going to see,” Kane Cornes said on SEN.

A Willie Rioli goal moments before the siren gave Port Adelaide a 5.6 (36) to 4.3 (27) lead at halftime, before two Nick Watson goals got the Hawks in front.

The Power lifted again before 300-gamer Luke Breust made it a one-kick game heading into three-quarter-time, 7.8 (50) to 7.3 (45).

The Hawks are back in the game

Just when you thought Port Adelaide had Hawthorn nearing breaking point, Sam Mitchell’s men have dug deep.

Goals to James Sicily and just then to Jack Ginnivan has trimmed the gap to just five points.

We’ve got about 10 minutes left, so we’re only halfway through the quarter.

How’s your heart rate, Hawks fans?

We’ve seen James Sicily save games for Hawthorn as a defender, could he win one for them as a forward?

Miles Bergman gave the Hawthorn captain too much space at the ball-up. The Sherrin went over Bergman to Sicily on the boundary side, and his snap curls through.

The Hawks are back to 12 points.

Hang on. We’ve gone to the ARC. Is there a bend on Travis Boak’s finger? Boak immediately suggested with jhis hands it was touched, but the score review boffins couldn’t find enough evidence to overturn the on-field call. Goal to the Hawks.

The Power respond with three goals in four minutes

THAT'S WHY YOU DON'T SUB HIM OFF!

A stoppage in Port's forward 50 and suddenly Horne-Francis is back in midfielder mode despite spending all of the quarter as Port's deepest forward.

He comes flying through the stoppage and snaps one through in heavy traffic.

Three goals in four minutes for Port.

The Hawks are still in the game but the Power look to be in control

This is fast moving into classic territory.

Hawthorn kicks three goals to two in that quarter to trim a nine-point half-time lead ever so slightly.

The tackling has been FEROCIOUS from both sides.

Hawthorn leads the tackle count 57-56, but Port has laid nine inside their own attacking 50 compared to the Hawks' seven.

It's truly anyone's game with a quarter to go in Adelaide.

Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe leads all players with 24 touches, while Jase Burgoyne is Port's leading ball-winner with 19 touches of his own.

Port defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is also having one of the best games of his career - he has 17 disposals and eight marks and has been a rock in defence.

The Power hold on for the win

The Power hold on for the victory to send the Hawks packing. It was a tense match, with the Hawks making a late run in the final quarter, but the Power's experience ultimately shone through. The Power will face Sydney in the First Preliminary Final next Friday night at the SCG.

The Hawks, however, will be left to reflect on what could have been. They had their moments, but ultimately fell short against a more experienced Port Adelaide side. They will have to wait another year to challenge for a premiership.

This game was a microcosm of the 2024 AFL season, with thrilling moments, controversial calls, and a dose of drama. The AFL has proven once again that it is a sport that delivers captivating entertainment.