Port Adelaide is coming off a relatively good 2021 having made a home Preliminary Final for the second year in a row.
However, it would be wrong to say that their season was a major success given their 71-point drubbing at the hand of the Bulldogs in the Preliminary Final.
As the 2022 season approaches, the Power will be hoping their brigade of young talent, mixed with their off-season inclusions of Jeremy Finlayson and Josh Sinn, will be able to push them to the next level.
With a tonne of pressure now mounting for Ken Hinkley the Alberton side is no longer seen as a dark horse in September, but rather a genuine contender.
Ins:ย Jase Burgoyneย (National Draft),ย Jeremy Finlaysonย (GWS Giants),ย Hugh Jacksonย (National Draft),ย Josh Sinnย (National Draft),ย Sam Skinnerย (Brisbaneย Lions),ย Dante Visentiniย (National Draft),ย Trent Dumontย (Rookie Draft),ย Sam Mayesย (Rookie Draft)
Outs:ย Trent Burgoyneย (delisted),ย Joel Garnerย (delisted),ย Tyson Goldsackย (delisted),ย Hamish Hartlettย (delisted),ย Peter Ladhamsย (Sydney Swans),ย Jarrod Lienertย (delisted),ย Tom Rockliffย (retired),ย Boyd Woodcockย (delisted)
DOWNLOAD NOW: AFL Hanger 2022 Season Guide
Star Player
Travis Boak and Aliir Aliir were seriously considered here, but, due to his stellar season crowned with a Brownlow Medal, it was difficult to go past Ollie Wines.
Performing consistently all year, Wines averaged 32 possessions - 15 of them contested - plus 6 clearances and 4 tackles.
His ability to do the 'dirty work' in the contest enables the Power's skilful outside players, such as Karl Amon and Dan Houston, to get the ball forward in a clean, swift manner.
Moreover, if not for Wines' strength in contested situations, Hinkley's side would not be able to set up their system well since such a game style relies on the ball being in their forward half.
DOWNLOAD NOW: AFL Hanger 2022 Season Guide
