PORT ADELAIDE vice-captain Hamish Hartlett has undergone an operation on his knee after the club’s season came to an end last week.

Hartlett has had an arthroscopic clean-up of his right knee, with the defender expected to be able to return to training before the Christmas break.

The 30-year-old played all 19 games for the club in 2020, his highest output in three seasons.

Hartlett and his teammates are on leave with a date for their return to be confirmed soon.