THE Port Adelaide Football Club has been advised by Steven Salopek that he will be exploring his opportunities as an unrestricted free agent.

Salopek, 27, was taken with pick 6 in the 2002 National Draft and played 121 games for the club after making his debut in Round 1, 2003.

He became a regular in the Power’s 22 in 2006 but was hampered throughout his career by injuries. His final game for the club was against Melbourne at Adelaide Oval in Round 24, 2011.

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General Manager - Football Operations Peter Rohde thanked Salopek for his contribution to the club.

“Steven’s been a popular player within the group who went about his football professionally in his time at the club,” Rohde said.

“We thank him for his ten years of service and wish him all the best in the future."