portadelaidefc.com.au takes a look at who’s in the mix to play in the Power’s clash against Sydney at the SCG this Saturday.

Port Adelaide

While the Power celebrated a dominant 94-point win over the Lions in Round 19, competition for spots in the top side remains rife with several players pushing their case for AFL selection.

Hamish Hartlett was a late withdrawal from the Brisbane clash, and will sit out for another few weeks. The vice-captain was replaced by Jimmy Toumpas, who may retain his place in the midfield to face the Swans.

Kane Mitchell could be another option for the Power’s midfield after leading disposals for the Magpies on the weekend with 28 touches, 6 clearances and 11 contested possessions.

Unforced changes up forward could come from for veteran forward Jay Schulz, who collected three goals in the SANFL on Sunday – while livewire Jake Neade and speedster Matt White also put on strong displays. All three will be pushing for an AFL return in the coming weeks.

Port Adelaide's most recent team – Round 18 v GWS
FB: Darcy Byrne-Jones, Logan Austin, Jasper Pittard
HB: Matthew Broadbent Tom Clurey, Paul Stewart
C: Jared Polec, Ollie Wines, Brendon Ah Chee
HF: Brad Ebert, Justin Westhoff, Chad Wingard
FF: Jarman Impey, John Butcher, Aaron Young
Foll: Jackson Trengove, Travis Boak, Robbie Gray
I/C: Jimmy Toumpas, Karl Amon, Sam Gray, Nathan Krakouer

Port Adelaide injury list as of Tuesday 2 August
Hamish Hartlett – calf tightness (TBC)
Charlie Dixon – ankle (1 week)
Tom Jonas - hamstring (2-3 weeks)
Jack Hombsch – hip (season)
Alipate Carlile – knee (season)
Dougal Howard - knee (season)
Aidyn Johnson - hamstring (season)

SANFL contract list
Anthony Biemans – hip (assess)

Sydney Swans

All eyes will be on midfielder Jake Lloyd in the Sydney camp this week as the midfielder is monitored while recovering from a concussion.

Lloyd collided with Fremantle’s Zac Dawson in the final term of their Round 19 clash and didn’t return to the field for the remainder of the game.

Sydney’s general manager of football Tom Harley said it’s too early to make a call on his fitness, but he’ll be given every chance to face the Power.

If he’s not cleared to play, the Swans will face one forced change to the side which claimed Sydney’s biggest ever win over the Dockers last week.

Sydney’s most recent team – Round 19 v Fremantle
FB: Nick Smith, Aliir Aliir, Callum Mills
HB: Dane Rampe, Heath Grundy, Jarrad McVeigh
C: Jake Lloyd, Josh P Kennedy, Luke Parker
HF: Tom Mitchell, Lance Franklin, Tom Papley
FF: Isaac Heeney, Gary Rohan, Dean Towers
Foll: Sam Naismith, Kieren Jack, Dan Hannebery
I/C: Harry Cunningham, Toby Nankervis, George Hewett, Xavier Richards

Sydney’s injury list
Abe Davis – ankle (2-4 weeks)
Alex Johnson – knee (indefinite)
Zak Jones – ankle (2-4 weeks)
Jeremy Laidler – hamstring (available)
Jake Lloyd – concussion (test)
Lewis Melican – hamstring (2 weeks)
Sam Reid – calf/achilles (2-3 weeks)
Dan Robinson – shoulder (2-4 weeks)
Callum Sinclair – knee (3-5 weeks)
Kurt Tippett – hamstring tendon – 3 weeks

Teams for Saturday’s clash will be revealed on Portadelaidefc.com.au this Thursday at 5.55pm ACST.

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