After a brilliant start to his 2009 season in a new role across half-back, Steven Salopek look set for his best year at Port Adelaide. Alas, injury struck again. The courageous 24-year-old dislocated his troublesome shoulder, and underwent a shoulder reconstruction in September and is – unsurprisingly – hoping for an injury-free year in 2010. So far his preseason has gone well, with an impressive display on the track, with any time lost due to rehabilitation of his shoulder not apparent to any watcher of training seasons in the pre-season.
Draft history: 2002 National AFL Draft 1st round selection (Port Adelaide) No. 6 overall on-traded by Hawthorn to St Kilda for Barry Brooks.
Steve Salopek has laughed off suggestions that he has bought a house on the Gold Coast and is set to walk out on the PowerWednesday, June 30, 2010 - 1:17PM
Port Adelaide's Steve Salopek says he will play on for as long as he can before undergoing shoulder surgeryWednesday, June 30, 2010 - 1:09PM
Port Adelaide onballer says his side got ahead of itself after being over-run by Carlton on SundayMonday, May 17, 2010 - 11:52AM
Port Adelaide midfielders Shaun Burgoyne and Steven Salopek have undergone post-season surgeryWednesday, September 09, 2009 - 5:02PM
Steven Salopek is the main casualty of Port Adelaide's season, requiring a shoulder reconstructionTuesday, September 01, 2009 - 4:49PM
Katrina Gill grills Steve Salopek about those pesky Gold Coast rumours and more!Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 12:49PM
Steven Salopek speaks to the media on Wednesday 25 February 2009 at AAMI StadiumWednesday, February 25, 2009 - 3:45PM
Steven Salopek talks to portadelaidefc.com.au about his introduction to the big time, living in South Australia, and what he hopes to get out of the remainder of the 2003 season.Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 6:55PM
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