Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes says the team's continued focus on pressure has been critical, as they prepare themselves for the Western Bulldogs on Saturday.  

The Power heads into Round 8 with a 4-3 win-loss record, sitting just below the Western Bulldogs on the ladder, who are also seeking their fifth win for 2025.  

Speaking at Mars Stadium during the captain’s run on Saturday, Cornes touched on selection, playing in Ballarat, and the team's positive form.   

Cornes on two changes at selection 

“Logan (Evans) is obviously just a straight swap for Sinny (Josh Sinn) who’s missing through concussion, he’s been solid form in the SANFL. We know he's played really well at that level over the last year, so we have confidence in Logan coming back in. Will Lorenz has been one player in the Magpies who's had a really strong month, so he deserves his spot, and will play a lot of time on the wing.”  

Cornes on playing in Ballarat  

“We've got really good memories here, Toddy’s (Todd Marshall) first game comes to mind, Faz’s (Kane Farrell) first game as well. It is a beautiful oval condition wise, and the weather's going to be good. So, we're pretty excited.” 

Cornes on the team's recent form 

“I think the big change and noticeable difference would be the pressure, the way we're getting at the opposition, and that's been the foundation of our game for quite some time. Defensively, we’re standing up well through our games. I still think we’ve got some room to move with our offence, we’ve shown some good passages, but I haven't quite seen the balance in our offence, which we'd love to see tomorrow."

Cornes on the Western Bulldogs’ threats 

“Clearance, the way they hunt the ground ball, the way they outnumber. I think they're averaging 113 points over the last three weeks as well, so they’ve got some real scoring threats, but I think it'll come back to the contest. If we could control them at stoppage, control their ground ball game, that will give us a real chance.”