PORT Adelaide's playing list doesn't need a radical overhaul and the players are determined to right the ship next season, midfielder Ollie Wines says.
After falling out of finals contention with last Saturday's 67-point loss to the Sydney Swans, the Power's focus is now on finishing the year off strongly in the face of increasing scrutiny on the club's list management strategy.
But Wines said it would be premature to take an axe to the Power's list despite the side missing the finals for the second straight season.
"In terms of the playing group, we all want to be together,'' Wines said.
''We all work hard together and I don't think we want to break up.
''From my perspective, I think we're in it together for the long run.''
The Power recruited strongly in the past two years with the additions of Patrick Ryder from Essendon and former Gold Coast spearhead Charlie Dixon.
Wines believed the Power was still in a position to attract quality players despite the team's inconsistent performances this year.
''We've had a few blips in terms of results, but in terms of the club, I don't think there's a stronger club around,'' Wines said.
''We've got really good solid values and we're a really close club. In terms of off-field, everything associated with the club and the (Magpies) and the family culture of the club, there's not a more accommodating club in the league.
"Every year is a new year and we still back ourselves to work hard in the off-season and put in the work and get results.
''It's up to personal preference what they're after.''
Wines was sporting a black eye on Monday after copping an accidental hit from Dixon during last Saturday's loss to the Swans at the SCG.
It capped a forgettable afternoon for the Power, who were smashed at the contests and committed basic skill errors on numerous occasions.
''We've probably always been known as not the most skillful team,'' Wines said.
''Partly that is due to taking pretty risky kicks.
''We back ourselves to take the game on and take plenty of risks, at the same time we know that our skill is probably not up to scratch with those top eight teams and that's something we've got to really improve.''
Power ruckman Matthew Lobbe put his hand up for a recall for Saturday night's home clash with Melbourne at the Adelaide Oval with a strong performance in the SANFL.
Lobbe has missed the past few months with a knee injury, with Jackson Trengove doing an admirable job in his absence.
"Lobbe's been out for a while with his knee and he had a ripping game yesterday, so I'm sure his name will be up for selection, along with a number of young players that have been in really good form for the last month,'' Wines said.
"It was a fair task for Jacko.
''Probably in the previous couple months he's been up against one ruckman, but (the Swans) played the two ruckmen against us, which really took it out of him.''
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