AFTER two solid wins in the AFL and SANFL on the weekend, it's going to be a fairly tough week for coaches at the selection table.
There will be at least one change this week with Ken Hinkley saying in his press conference that Sam Powell-Pepper will be named back in the team after being rested in Round 21.
Matthew Broadbent remains the only player on the injury list with a persistent ankle issue that will be assessed at training later in the week and if he pulls up, could be back in the team.
Jack Hombsch was omitted last week whilst also suffering with a hip complaint and so didn't make an appearance for either team but if proven fit, could be back in the mix.
The Power's defence performed well against a relentless Collingwood outfit on Sunday, so competition for spots in Port Adelaide's defence will be tight.
In the SANFL, Port Adelaide had a big win over West Adelaide with Jackson Trengove, Nathan Krakouer, Todd Marshall and Aaron Young just some of the players throwing their hat in the ring with standout performances.
Port Adelaide injury list
Matthew Broadbent – ankle (assess)
Port Adelaide’s last team v Collingwood
FB: Jasper Pittard, Tom Clurey, Brendon Ah Chee
HB: Darcy Byrne-Jones, Tom Jonas, Hamish Hartlett
C: Justin Westhoff, Ollie Wines, Jared Polec
HF: Sam Gray, Dougal Howard, Robbie Gray
FF: Jake Neade, Charlie Dixon, Chad Wingard
Foll: Paddy Ryder, Brad Ebert, Travis Boak
Interchange: Karl Amon, Jarman Impey, Aidyn Johnson, Dan Houston
Western Bulldogs
THE WESTERN BULLDOGS will be looking to cement their spot in the finals race after coming off a 48-point loss against Greater Western Sydney on the weekend.
The loss didn’t add any further injuries to their list, but unforced changes could be made with a few Dogs tipped to return this week.
Jason Johannisen will have his hamstring assessed and be looking for a spot back in the squad after sitting out for the past two weeks while fellow defender Dale Morris will also face a fitness test after breaking his arm in Round 18 against the Suns.
Key ruckman Tom Campbell is almost fully recovered from an abdominal tear and is expected to make a return if he makes if through training this week.
However, Brad Lynch (hamstring) and Marcus Adams (foot) are still a fair way off returning with their estimated recovery time between one and three weeks.
Western Bulldogs injury list
Jason Johannisen – hamstring (assess)
Dale Morris – arm (assess)
Tom Campbell – abdominal (assess)
Brad Lynch – hamstring (1-2 weeks)
Marcus Adams – foot (2-3 weeks)
Easton Wood – hamstring (TBC)
Roarke Smith – knee (season)
Lin Jong – knee (season)
Stewart Crameri – hip (season)
Western Bulldogs’ last team v GWS
FB: Shane Biggs, Zaine Cordy, Bailey Williams
HB: Josh Dunkley, Lewis Young, Matthew Suckling
C: Lachie Hunter, Luke Dahlhaus, Bailey Dale
HF: Toby McLean, Travis Cloke, Liam Picken
FF: Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Redpath, Tory Dickson
Foll: Jordan Roughead, Tom Liberatore, Jack Macrae
Interchange: Robert Murphy, Mitch Wallis, Jake Stringer, Caleb Daniel
Port Adelaide plays Western Bulldogs at 1.45 (AEST) on Saturday 19 August at Mars Stadium, Ballarat.
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