PORT ADELAIDE vice-captain Hamish Hartlett understands the expectations of the club’s members and supporters, and knows his side must produce results.

Hartlett was bitterly disappointed by last weekend’s 86-point loss to North Melbourne - echoing the sentiments from Ken Hinkley post-game - but he says Hinkley’s ability to help the side gel has been fantastic.

“The resilience he has shown around the place is unbelievable,” Hartlett told FIVEaa’s Rowey and Bicks on Tuesday night.

“He comes in every week - he’s been smashed pillar to post by media, the fans and supporters - and he’s all about caring for the team.

“He’s keeping us together and united as a group. He’s making sure we stick together and we are great people off the field.”

Port Adelaide will celebrate its 150^th year next season, and Hartlett says the current senior coach is the person to lead the club in its celebration year.

“We understand our people want to see results on-field,” he said.

“And the history we have in the past is really difficult to live up to these days. And we understand they are really high standards.

“It’s a huge year for the footy club next year, and it would really hurt us as a playing group if Kenny wasn’t a part of it.”

The Power hosts Fremantle on Sunday afternoon in the final match of the home-and-away season, with a victory over the Dockers and other results required for Port to feature in September action.

Port will know the scenario before its game commences on Sunday, but Hartlett says the focus of the group will not change.

“We will go into the game understanding full well where things are at,” the 29-year-old said.

“We have made a point of this already this week - no matter the circumstances, whether we are capable of playing finals or not - we will go out there with the same attitude.

“We want to win every game we are a part of and that will be no different this weekend.”