On the back of Port Adelaide's opening NAB Cup hit out, portadelaidefc.com.au previews the Power's forwards for those Dream Team coaches looking for some of the right firepower in their 2012 squads.

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You can tell us what you think of our analysis and which players will be making your Dream Team for 2012 by commenting at the bottom of this story.

Robbie Gray (FWD/MID)
Price: $402,000
2011 ave: 81.3 (22 games)
2010 ave: 68 (11)
Career ave: 71.8
Following on from an injury-interrupted 2010, Gray had his most consistent year at AFL level, leading the Power’s goal-kicking with 32 goals. The livewire forward has had big pre-season and looks set to make the transition into a more permanent midfield role. Still expect him to spend time up forward, but he has the potential to push his fantasy numbers into the 90s as a player who regularly gets first hands on the ball at stoppages. A dual-position player, he’s got more value as a forward, where there are fewer guns to pick from.

Justin Westhoff
Price: $393,700
2011 ave: 79.6 (20)
2010 ave: 72.7 (19)
Career ave: 69.7
A reliable forward who has cemented his place in the starting squad, 'the Hoff' is a safe pair of hands who was best performed at the end of 2011, and will be looking to clock up his 100th match in the early part of 2012 with strong performances up forward. Westhoff’s is capable of some 100+ point performances in Dream Team, but expect his average to remain around the 80 mark.

Brett Ebert
 Price: $327,300
2011 ave: 66.1 (12)
2010 ave: 64.5 (20)
Career ave: 60.9
Coming off a tough 2011 where he missed about half the season recovering from knee surgery and illness, Ebert showed glimpses of form, particularly in a big game against Melbourne at Adelaide Oval. Looking to put together a full season in 2012, Ebo is a bit of a wildcard for the Dream Teamer looking to take a risk on a hard player pushing back into the Power's starting 22.

Jay Schulz
Price: $294,900
2011 ave: 59.6 (16)
2010 ave: 64.6 (16)
Career ave: 50.4
Part of the Power's leadership team, Schulz is one of the club's stronger forward line performers. The 2010 leading goal kicker and the club's key forward, his broken season due to knee injuries masked an otherwise consistent year for the big man. Except to see him act as the club's main target across half-forward - his reduced price makes him a good find for the coach looking for experienced grunt in their forward stocks, and should be a good prospect to crack into the 70s regularly during the year.

Simon Phillips
Price: $286,300
2011 ave: 57.8 (8)
2010 ave: N/A
Career ave: 45.8
Plagued by injury throughout 2011, Phillips lacked any real opportunity to showcase on the field. Played in the Power's NAB Cup opener after successful late season shoulder surgery and will be looking string together a run of games in 2012 to show what he is capable of. A hard-as-nails clubman, conservative selectors will probably avoid him until a better glimpse of his form in a Port Adelaide jumper.

Cameron Hitchcock
Price: $254,500
2011 ave: 51.4 (13)
2010 ave: 53.1 (17)
Career ave: 52.4
Third-year player Hitchcock will be avoided by coaches after being placed on the Power's long-term injury list. Injury to his shoulder during the pre-season will see Hitchcock miss the opening part of the minor round, better off spending his sort of money on the man below.

John Butcher
Price: $243,400
2011 ave: 65.7 (4)
2010 ave: N/A
Career ave: 65.7
Playing just the final four games of 2011, Butcher cemented himself as the club's new cult figure with two massive games against the Western Bulldogs (6 goals) and Essendon (4 goals). A great mark at full stretch, the impressive 20 year old will hope to be a regular starter for the club in 2012 as he looks to gain experience being chased by the league's better defenders. A solid buy if he can keep up his form from late in 2011.

Daniel Stewart
Price: $221.400
2011 ave: 44.7 (12)
2010 ave: 47.1 (11)
Career ave: 45.9
Entering his fourth year at the club, Stewart pushed through injury recovery in 2011 between SANFL duties at North Adelaide and games for the Power across the back end of the season. A good overhead mark at full strength and a genuine tall option for the club in 2012 he is probably another season away from being a regular points scorer in the sixty plus range.

Darren Pfeiffer
Price: $117,800
2011 ave: N/A
2010 ave: N/A
Career ave: 53
Having played seven games at Carlton in 2008, Pfeiffer joins the Power after a successful stint back at Norwood in the SANFL. Likely to split time between both the state league and the Power, he will be looking to make the most of his opportunities in the senior side. Worth a better look if he is elevated to the senior list during the year.

Ben Newton
Price: $104,200
2011 ave: N/A
2010 ave: N/A
Career ave: N/A
Struggled through injury last year after being picked up with the Power's second draft pick in the 2010 draft. Likely to come back through West Adelaide in the SANFL prior to any senior selection, Newton is could be a good downgrade option during the year if he can crack into the Power’s starting line-up.

Daniel Webb
Price: $104,200
2011 ave: N/A
2010 ave: N/A
Career ave: N/A
Rookie listed again in 2012, Webb will play for West Adelaide where he will continue to develop as a tall forward.

Aaron Young
Price: $104,200
2011 ave: N/A
2010 ave: N/A
Career ave: N/A
Selected at pick 36 in 2010, Young was named as an emergency late last year. He is set to push again for senior selection this year, with the nineteen year old bulking up over the summer and running out for the Power in the NAB Cup. A possible bolter

Brendon Ah Chee
Price: $98,700
2011 ave: N/A
2010 ave: N/A
Career ave: N/A
Recruited from South Fremantle in the WAFL, Ah Chee will play for Port Adelaide in the SANFL in 2012. Has already represented the club in the NAB Cup and will be a chance to push for senior selection later in the year.