Port Adelaide has emerged from its Round 11 win relatively unscathed, eager to welcome key players back into the fold.
The Power’s forward line is set to be bolstered by the availability of Todd Marshall, who is predicted to be cleared from concussion in the coming days.
Charlie Dixon’s quad strain is also progressing well, with Dixon and Marshall to both be assessed in training this week to determine their fitness for selection.
Club stalwart Travis Boak missed last weekend’s win over Richmond after enduring a heavy knock in Round 10.
The 34-year-old will undergo further testing this week to assess his readiness for a return to football.
Tom Clurey was a late withdrawal from the SANFL on Saturday after experiencing lower back soreness, with the seasoned defender expected to miss at least one more game while he recovers.
Small forward Orazio Fantasia has rejoined full training, while forward Mitch Georgiades is now participating in off-legs conditioning, since having surgery to repair his ACL in April.
Port Adelaide will name its selected side for Saturday’s match at Adelaide Oval on Thursday evening at 5:50pm ACST.
Injury list
Travis Boak – ribs (test)
Charlie Dixon – quad (test)
Orazio Fantasia – quad (test)
Todd Marshall – concussion (test)
Tom Clurey – back (1-2 weeks)
Xavier Duursma – knee (4-6 weeks)
Mitch Georgiades – knee (season)