SAM Gray will play against Richmond this Sunday after being upgraded to Port Adelaide's senior list.

Gray replaces Jared Polec who will spend at least eight weeks on the Power's long-term injury list recovering from a stress response in his foot.

PROFILE: Sam Gray

After making his debut against Brisbane in Round 4, 2014, Sam Gray has made a name for himself as a hard-working small running forward. 

He has been among Port Adelaide's best players in the SANFL for the last three weeks and was last week named the best Magpie on the field against the Adelaide Crows in the local league Showdown at Balaklava.

SANFL Report: Round 7

His upgrade will be for the duration of Polec's period listed with a long-term injury.