WHO comes out of a side that has seen off two of the last three AFL premiers in a fortnight?

Well, Dom Casissi for one – but through not fault of his own.

Indeed, the only changes to Port’s side this week are likely to come through necessity.

Cassisi was substituted from last Saturday’s match against Collingwood with a hamstring injury.

The extent of that injury is as yet unknown, however it is hoped that he will be available for return within no more than three weeks.

Injury report

Tom Logan will also be assessed at training as to whether he will recover from a shin injury.

Several players could be looked at to replace the former captain Cassisi and potentially Logan.

Matt Thomas was in hot form in the SANFL last week, as was utility Paul Stewart.

See who's in form: SANFL Report

Both would be likely considerations at the selection table.

Campbell Heath and Lewis Stevenson have also been consistent in the local competition and have both played at AFL level this year.

The coaches may also look to give an opportunity to Sam Colquhoun – the young defender who debuted in Round 8 against Richmond – who is available this week after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Port Adelaide injury list
Travis Boak - rolled ankle (available)
Sam Colquhoun - hamstring (available)
Kane Mitchell - ankle (assess)
Tom Logan - shin (assess)
Brett Ebert - adductor (TBC)
Dom Cassisi - hamstring (TBC)
Jarrad Redden - hip (season)

Enemy Lines: Essendon

Essendon ruckman Patrick Ryder is available to play for the Dons after being cleared of wrongdoing in an incident with West Coast’s Patrick McGinnity last Friday night.

The MRP said there was inconclusive evidence as to whether forceful high contact had been made by Ryder in a late bump on the Eagles player.

But Stewart Crameri is unlikely to play this weekend after injuring his ankle in the same match.