IN: I Soldo 13, E Ratugolea 27, T Cochrane 37 

OUT: R Burton 3, J Lukosius 12, L Jones 34 (injured) 

Port Adelaide rookie Tom Cochrane will make his AFL debut this Thursday night against Essendon at Marvel Stadium. 

Cochrane’s inclusion is one of three forced changes with Jack Lukosius (knee), Ryan Burton (hip flexor) and Lachie Jones (adductor) out with injury from Saturday’s win over Richmond.  

Son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne player Stuart, 19-year-old Cochrane kicked seven goals from two SANFL trial matches over the last fortnight, earning his chance at the top level. 

Cochrane was selected at pick 13 in the rookie draft in November, identified by the recruiting team for his competitive, combative style, and ability to finish his work inside 50. 

The inspiring teenager has been open about living his life with Tourette syndrome, and is believed to be the first person living with the condition to play an AFL game. 

Esava Ratugolea and Ivan Soldo will come into the AFL side for their first games of the season, while Willem Drew will don the black, white and teal for his 100th consecutive AFL match, becoming just the fifth Port Adelaide player to mark the milestone. 

Dratee Christian Moraes has been named for his second AFL game after debuting last weekend and impressing with 17 touches at 93 per cent efficiency. 

Moraes has been placed on the interchange alongside Cochrane, Soldo, Joe Berry and Ollie Wines with one of the five to be named tactical substitute before the match. 

Port Adelaide will take on the Bombers on Saturday from 7pm Adelaide time, with the match broadcast live on 7, Fox Footy and Kayo.