Injury report: Cochrane nears return, Sinn ruled out of Round 1

Tom Cochrane nears his return to football.

By Jamie Anderson

Port Adelaide forward Tom Cochrane is nearing a return to football following a pre-season hamstring injury.

Cochrane has begun integrating back into training, with the 20-year-old expected to be available within the next three weeks.

Josh Sinn will be ineligible for selection this weekend as he manages a shoulder concern, while Mani Liddy is a test as he recovers from adductor tendon soreness.

Sam Powell-Pepper and Ivan Soldo are continuing their rehab from knee injuries, with Powell-Pepper to return to training in the coming weeks.

Port Adelaide will select its final team for Sunday’s Round 1 game on Friday at 4:30pm ACDT.

Injury list

Mani Liddy (groin) - test
Josh Sinn (shoulder) - TBC
Tom Cochrane (hamstring) - 2-3 weeks
Sam Powell-Pepper (knee) - 11-13 weeks
Ivan Soldo (knee) - season

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