MATT White has been placed on Port Adelaide’s long-term injury list.
White underwent surgery after suffering a pectoral tear in the second term of the Power’s clash with St Kilda in Round 1, and is expected to remain sidelined for some time.
At this stage the club has not nominated a replacement player from the rookie list to fill his position.
Jay Schulz is a chance to hit the field this Friday after being withdrawn late from the Power’s Showdown side.
The key forward will be assessed later on in the week with an ongoing back injury, and may be available for selection pending fitness testing.
Meanwhile the club is taking a no-risk approach to vice-captain Hamish Hartlett – he’s unlikely to play in this weekend’s clash with Essendon as he recovers from hamstring tightness.
Chad Wingard pulled up well from Showdown XL, and is expected to train on Wednesday ready to face the Bombers on Friday night.
Billy Frampton, Tom Clurey and Dan Houston will shortly begin the final stages of their rehabilitation with a view to returning in Round 5 of the SANFL season against Central District.
Port Adelaide injury list as of Monday 4 April
Jay Schulz – back (assess)
Hamish Hartlett – hamstring soreness (assess)
Nathan Krakouer - jaw (1-2 weeks)
Billy Frampton – foot (2 weeks)
Dan Houston – hip/groin (2 weeks)
Tom Clurey – foot (2 weeks)
Long term injury list
Matt White - pectoral (indefinite)
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