We take a look at four big factors going into Thursday night's game against the Swans...
Us…
Five changes for the Power. Jackson Trengove returns from injury while Clurey, Amon, Neade and O'Shea replace the omitted Colquhoun, Krakouer, Moore and Jonas. Alipate Carlile is injured.
SELECTION: POWER MAKES FIVE CHANGES
And them…
The in-form Collingwood rightly carries favouritism into this game with an unchanged line-up and strong series of performances that sees them stand as one of this year's most improved sides. Nathan Buckley's boys will be tough beating.
FIELD PLACES: HOW THE POWER AND PIES LINE UP
What we loved last week
Good performances from Robbie Gray (particularly in the second quarter) and Justin Westhoff, as well as another usual suspect in Chad Wingard.
What we didn’t…
Inconsistency and poor execution again demolished Port's chances. At times Port Adelaide was the best team on the field - genuinely - but it couldn't maintain the momentum it had at the start of the third quarter, and wasn't able to take advantage of Sydney's two fit men on the bench. It's been the story of the year.
TINKERING: WHAT THE OMITTED FOUR ARE WORKING ON
What we want
To see the job get done. Collingwood is a challenge, yes. Five changes don't give the stability a winning side needs, yes. But there is a chance for the Power to rule a line through its season so far, start afresh with four quarters tonight. That's the best tribute you can give a guy who loved seeing his team play honest, solid, committed footy.
