Port Adelaide pair Jason Horne-Francis and Lachie Jones will be assessed throughout the week, while Joe Richards is available for Saturday night's game against Melbourne.

Horne-Francis left the ground in the fourth quarter on Saturday with a knee concern, with scans later showing mild bone bruising and clearing him of serious injury.

Jones was a late withdrawal last game with a low-grade adductor strain but will be tested late in the week, while Richards will train fully after having surgery on a broken finger last month.

Zak Butters is continuing to progress well in his ankle rehab, with the midfielder hoping for a possible Round 24 return to play.

With just two games remaining, Jack Watkins won’t return this season as he recovers from a hamstring strain.

Port Adelaide will name its team for Round 23 on Thursday at 5:50pm.

Injury list
Joe Richards (finger) - available
Jason Horne-Francis (knee) - test
Lachie Jones (groin) - test
Zak Butters (ankle) - 1-2 weeks
Logan Evans (shoulder) - season
Kane Farrell (groin) - season
Mani Liddy (hip) - season
Ollie Lord (knee) - season
Jack Lukosius (baker's cyst/knee) - season
Ewan Mackinlay (knee) - season
Sam Powell-Pepper (training block) - season
Esava Ratugolea (patella tendon) - season
Connor Rozee (hamstring/nerve) - season
Josh Sinn (shoulder) - season
Jack Watkins (hamstring) - season