EXCITING Port Adelaide youngster Nathan Krakouer has reaffirmed his commitment to the Power, ending speculation he would seek a trade back home to Western Australia in next week’s exchange period.

Krakouer, who was selected with pick 39 in the 2006 NAB AFL Draft, impressed in his debut season at Alberton, playing 11 games and showing consistently brilliant form in the SANFL.

But the lightning-quick onballer experienced a difficult year both on and off the field in 2008 with a family bereavement and nagging soft tissue injuries prompting a mid-season return to WA.

On Thursday, Port Adelaide football operations manager Peter Rohde said Krakouer had indicated he wanted to stay at Alberton, where he is contracted until 2010.

“Nathan never said he wanted to leave the club. He just wanted some time away to see his family and get his injury right,” Rohde said.

“I spoke to Nathan two days ago and his manager yesterday and Nathan is looking forward to playing the next two years with the Port Adelaide Football Club.”