Brendon Ah Chee

Offers the Power a big body around stoppages and can move forward to kick goals. One of several players to have ups-and-downs in form early this year and has spent time between the AFL and SANFL. His raking handpass is one of his primary advantages over opponents and has been on show again in 2016.

"'Arch' has spent a bit of time in the SANFL and about seven AFL games this year. Like a lot of guys he's got things he's working on, but I think his attitude is one of his best strengths. We love the presence he can give us with his size." - Michael Voss

Travis Boak

The Power skipper battled to find form in the first part of the season while playing a number of roles, including in his preferred on-ball position, as well as on the wing and across half-forward. Worked his way back into form over the last month and has played consistent football.

“His form in the last three or four weeks has been pretty strong, and he’s only getting stronger and stronger. He continually works on his stuff around stoppage – position and ground ball – and he’s determined to keep getting better at that.” – Michael Voss

Matthew Broadbent

Having only recently been switched into the middle of the ground, Broadbent has been a quality performer for the Power. Missed a game against Melbourne with gastro, but has otherwise had a positive start to the season. Offers an experienced option to the coaches to use in both midfield and defensive roles.

“We wanted a bigger body around contest and he’s been super clean. We felt based on the fact we’re not able to win hit out as strongly, we wanted a player like him around the contest as a real bonus for us.” – Michael Voss

Brad Ebert

A solid start to the year playing across a number of roles. Lauded for his role against Viney in Round 10. Works hard to fulfil his role each week, whatever it may be. Has been able to have an impact all over the ground depending where played.

“We’ve always given him a match-up, but in more recent times he’s been more combative. He’s got a genuine strength in that due to his competitiveness, his big body suits the contest and he works extremely hard.” – Michael Voss

Robbie Gray

Started well, has incurred the wrath of the MRP and the injury gods as well. Worked his way back into his season since returning, using his tackling as a hidden weapon in the midfield and continuing to generate opportunity through his elite ball use.

“We all know his ball use and ability, we missed him a lot when he was out, because of his clearance-winning ability and creativity. His intensity around the footy has been first class. We still want him to spend a little bit more time on ball than up forward but we do love him going forward and kicking goals.” – Michael Voss

Sam Gray

Playing on a wing and half forward, Gray took a little time to adjust to life away from being a strict inside midfielder. Spent some time in the SANFL developing those areas and played very well against Melbourne upon a surprise recall in Round 10.  His ability to run and evade is a strength that he continues to develop.

“He started pretty strong, went a little bit quiet with a role change. It took a little bit of adjustment for him, but he’s come back in the last few weeks very well. He always gives us strong running power. We want to see more of that from him.” – Michael Voss

Hamish Hartlett

Spending more time now across half-back following injuries and suspensions. Versatile and spent much of the year on-ball. His penetrating kick has been advantageous. Flown under the radar the past few weeks but has been another solid performer for the Power.

“He can only get stronger. He’s strong inside and we were really pleased with the way he’s took on pre-season. Has had a little bit of a positional swap with Broady across half-back, which he’s been good at the last few weeks.” – Michael Voss

Matthew Lobbe

Injured against Sturt and now in rehab, Lobbe had an up-and-down start to the year. Brings genuine competitiveness as a ruck.

“Lobbes’ is a really competitor and leader for us, obviously he’s injured at the moment. We’d love to have him in the team working with our mids with what they’re doing at ground level, unfortunately he’s still a few weeks away.” – Michael Voss

Jared Polec

Has mixed quiet games with impressive performances. Still feeling his way back into the game after missing the majority of last year with a navicular injury. When on song, Polec is one of the Power’s most damaging and important players, with elite ball use.

“Clearly, he’s an extremely important player for us. We just continually ask Jared to make sure the defensive part of his game is really strong and he can then build his offense off that.” – Michael Voss

Jackson Trengove

A real revelation. Missed games and returned to cover the injured Matthew Lobbe. Doesn’t often win hitouts but is exceptional reading the opposition ruck and winning the ball and clearance. Admittedly a stop-gap measure for Port, Trengove’s role is more about negating rucks and trying to win the ball at stoppage wherever possible.

“We know he’s not winning the hit out, but he’s competing with his life and that’s all we can genuinely ask. It’s not his first role, he’s gone in the ruck as a necessity. We couldn’t be more happy with his impact at ground level, we want to keep assisting him as best we can.” – Michael Voss.

Ollie Wines

Wines has been another solid performer for the Power. His ability to impact at stoppages - winning first possession and his work to supply a clearance ball, his tackle pressure and ability to win at ground level are all strengths that have been evident this year. 

I think Ollie has built into the season is in really strong form. Not a lot of people talk about the inside work that he does, it can go unnoticed. He's doing a lot of work inside, and when you're doing a lot of that you won't get much outside ball - that's something he's continually developing." - Michael Voss

Karl Amon

Has moved between AFL and SANFL and showed poise against Carlton as an outside midfielder. Striving for consistency is his focus, where he can use his pace and ability to contribute to the Power’s ball movement.

“We’re seeing a lot of positives from him. When he gets his opportunities we look for him to make the most of playing those outside midfield roles.” – Stuart Cochrane

Sam Colquhoun

Colquhoun has branched out from his regular running midfielder role as a half back and half forward utility at times in the 2016 SANFL season. Capable of finding the ball and one of the Magpies’ primary ball-winners this year.

“We know at SANFL level his ability really stands out and at times he’s had attention put into him by opposition clubs. At his best he racks up possessions, boosts our metres-gained and helps in our ball movement.” – Stuart Cochrane

Billy Frampton

Injury frustrations throughout the year have made life hard for this young ruckman. Frampton is a cult figure for his aggressiveness and competitive spirit. At his best he’s an exceptional ruck option who can go forward to help out around the goals.

“He competes hard in the ruck, hunts the footy and gives us plenty of pressure around the ball with his speed. He just needs some solid form on the board after his injury setbacks, which have made it difficult for him to get on the park.” – Stuart Cochrane

Will Snelling

A strong run of form through the NAB Challenge and pre-season had Snelling looking good early, but a foot setback has put him into rehab as he looks to work back onto the park. His quality as a midfielder is undeniable.

“He’s a really smart, knowledgeable bloke who is enthusiastic about learning and getting better. Between having an illness and a foot injury, it’s been hard to get him on the park, but we know that when he comes back in, he’ll hit the ground running as an important midfielder for us.” – Stuart Cochrane

Jimmy Toumpas

Like Amon, Toumpas has drifted between AFL and SANFL football. An ankle injury early at Glenelg saw him return up forward where he converted a few goals. Provides drive to Port, and is looking to string together some consistent performances. 

“He’s shown some really good signs at both levels. At his best he’s an outstanding elite runner. We’re hoping it won’t be long before he’s back at AFL level and giving us some real drive through the middle.” – Stuart Cochrane