As Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas steps away from footy at the end of this season, the Power will be looking for the next man up to fill the departing skipper's shoes.

Since becoming captain in 2019, Jonas has led the side in 94 of his 215 games for the club over his career.

Unfortunately, Jonas hasn't quite been able to take his side to a grand final yet but has lifted the side to be one of the stronger contenders for the flag each season, even making the preliminary final twice as captain and looking at a possible third time this season.

So without him, who takes the reins as captain from 2024?

We've named five potential players that Port Adelaide are likely to consider.

3. Dan Houston

Houston has been 'Mr Consistent' for Port Adelaide over his career. Though his numbers aren't exactly on the same level as Rozee and Butters, his experience sets him apart.

Must clubs try to take focus away by not having their captaincy handed to their best player and whilst Houston is highly admired, Rozee and Butters take the 'star' player role. This allows the best players to do what they do best and not be impacted by the duties the captaincy requires.

Since debuting back in 2017, Houston has played in 143 games and this season has been one of his better ones, averaging 23.1 disposals, 3.4 tackles, and 466.4 metres gained per game.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Dan Houston of the Power takes a selfie with teammates after kicking the winning goal during the 2023 AFL Round 16 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 1, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

He has been on the podium for the club's best and fairest in 2019 and 2022 and was in the 22under22 in 2019, but his consistency has been what has made him a reliable figure for the club.

Could Houston's reliability be the reason he is elected captain?