portadelaidefc.com.au investigates who’s in the mix for selection for both sides.
Port Adelaide
Paul Stewart and Andrew Moore will both return from injury this week, but it’s likely they’ll do so through the Magpies in the SANFL.
Hardnosed defender Tom Logan and prolific midfielder Ben Newton have been in excellent SANFL form and continue to push their claims for a spot in the Power’s starting 22.
With Alipate Carlile still at least one week away, Ken Hinkley and the coaches will need to decide whether they need an extra key back, or whether they’ll stick with the structure which lost narrowly to the Bombers in Round 16.
Should Hinkley decide he needs an extra tall, defender Tom Clurey and forwards Mason Shaw and John Butcher will come into the mix.
Port Adelaide most recent line-up (Round 16 v Essendon)
B Cam O'Shea, Jack Hombsch, Jarman Impey
HB Matthew Broadbent, Tom Jonas, Jasper Pittard
C Angus Monfries, Travis Boak, Kane Cornes
HF Jared Polec, Justin Westhoff, Matt White
F Robbie Gray, Jay Schulz, Chad Wingard
FOL Matthew Lobbe, Hamish Hartlett, Brad Ebert
I/C Ollie Wines, Dom Cassisi, Kane Mitchell
SUB Aaron Young
Port Adelaide injury list
Paul Stewart – knee (available)
Andrew Moore - collarbone (available)
Cameron Hitchcock – shin (assess)
Alipate Carlile - hamstring (1-2 weeks)
Jackson Trengove – ankle (4-5 weeks)
Campbell Heath – knee (7-9 weeks)
Sam Colquhoun – knee (season)*
Jarrad Redden – knee (season)*
Brent Renouf – knee (season)
*denotes long term injury
Richmond
Defender Steven Morris will return to the side after serving a one-game suspension for two incidents in Round 15.
Former Power midfielder Matt Thomas, who was a late withdrawal against the Lions, is expected to prove his fitness and return to the side, as should Nick Vlastuin, according to AFL.com.au.
The Tigers have a largely healthy list, meaning competition for spots in the first 22 is fierce. Sam Lloyd, Liam McBean and Matt McDonough all impressed in the VFL last weekend and will push for a spot against the Power.
Richmond most recent line-up (Round 16 v Brisbane)
B Troy Chaplin, Dylan Grimes, Alex Rance
HB Bachar Houli, Matt Dea, Brett Deledio
C Dustin Martin, Shane Edwards, Matthew Arnot
HF Chris Newman, Ty Vickery, Daniel Jackson
F Reece Conca, Jack Riewoldt, Anthony Miles
FOL Ivan Maric, Brandon Ellis, Trent Cotchin
I/C Jake Batchelor, Nathan Foley, Ricky Petterd
SUB Brett O'Hanlon
Richmond injury list
Matt Thomas – Achilles (test)
Nick Vlastuin – corked thigh (test)
Shaun Grigg – hamstring (1 week)
Kamdyn McIntosh – foot (1-2 weeks)
Jake King – foot (2-3 weeks)
David Astbury – knee (TBC)
