portadelaidefc.com.au takes a look at who’s in the mix to play in the Power’s clash against Richmond at Adelaide Oval this Friday night.
Port Adelaide
The Power’s injury list will be shortened this Friday night as key backman Jack Hombsch pushes for selection against the Tigers after missing three games to a hamstring injury.
Hombsch was replaced by youngster Logan Austin in Round 11, who has impressed coaching staff since his AFL debut against Collingwood.
It remains to be seen who will come out for Hombsch – more than likely coming down to match ups and form.
With young tall Dougal Howard ruled out for the season after rupturing his ACL before the bye, the Power will have one forced change, which could see the return of veteran Jay Schulz.
Schulz made his long-awaited return to football in the club’s SANFL side before the bye after recovering from back surgery.
He’s available for AFL selection this week and could be a straight swap for Howard.
If included in the side, Schulz could free up big man Charlie Dixon to assist Jackson Trengove in ruck duties in the absence of injured Matthew Lobbe and Howard.
Jared Polec and Sam Colquhoun are also pushing their case for an AFL recall after producing solid efforts with the Magpies.
Port Adelaide's most recent team – Round 13 v Fremantle
FB: Darcy Byrne-Jones, Logan Austin, Jasper Pittard
HB: Matthew Broadbent, Cam O'Shea, Nathan Krakouer
C: Aaron Young, Ollie Wines, Brad Ebert
HF: Jake Neade, Justin Westhoff, Hamish Hartlett
FF: Jarman Impey, Charlie Dixon, Chad Wingard
Foll: Jackson Trengove, Travis Boak, Robbie Gray
I/C: Paul Stewart, Karl Amon, Sam Gray, Dougal Howard
Port Adelaide injury list as of Tuesday 7 June
Jack Hombsch – hamstring (available)
Matthew Lobbe – knee (2-3 weeks)
Will Snelling – foot (2-3 weeks)
Alipate Carlile – knee (7-9 weeks)
Dougal Howard - knee (season)
Aidyn Johnson - hamstring (season)
Long term injury list
Matt White – pectoral (4-5 weeks)
SANFL contract list
Robbie Young – collarbone (3-5 weeks)
Richmond
A number of Tigers could overcome injury to make an appearance in Richmond’s Round 15 side, including defender Jake Batchelor and ruckman Shaun Hampson.
Hampson came off during their win over Brisbane at the weekend with a right knee injury, however fitness staff haven’t ruled him out for Friday night’s clash - he’ll be a test to face the Power.
Likewise Batchelor will be tested this week after being a late withdrawal to their Round 14 team thanks to a back niggle sustained at training.
Forward Ben Griffiths has also recovered from an illness and is available for selection, while Ben Lennon is also expected to return from a shoulder injury– albeit most likely through the VFL.
Richmond’s most recent squad – Round 14 v Brisbane
FB: David Astbury, Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes
HB: Brett Deledio, Taylor Hunt, Brandon Ellis
C: Shaun Grigg, Trent Cotchin, Connor Menadue
HF: Dustin Martin, Reece Conca, Kane Lambert
FF: Jayden Short, Jack Riewoldt, Ty Vickery
Foll: Shaun Hampson, Nick Vlastuin, Shane Edwards
I/C: Jacob Townsend, Nathan Broad, Anthony Miles, Sam Lloyd
Richmond injury list
Ben Griffiths – illness (available)
Ben Lennon – shoulder (available)
Shaun Hampson – knee (test)
Ivan Soldo – concussion (test)
Mabior Chol – ankle (test)
Jake Batchelor – back/hamstring (test)
Todd Elton – ankle (1 week)
Bachar Houli – wrist (1-3 weeks)
Corey Ellis – groin (2-3 weeks)
Kamdyn McIntosh – ankle (6 weeks)
Reece Morris – knee (season)
Reece McKenzie – mental health (TBC)
Chris Yarran – mental health (TBC)
Teams for Friday night’s blockbuster clash will be announced on portadelaidefc.com.au on Thursday at 5.55pm ACST.
Port Adelaide plays Richmond at the Adelaide Oval at 7.20pm on Friday 1 July.
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