Port Adelaide has a strong chance to be without tall forward Todd Marshall for the entire 2025 season, with a ruptured Achilles placing the Power attacker on the sidelines for an extended period.
The South Australian club will need to assess and settle on new plans for the upcoming campaign in the wake of Marshall's setback, with the Power home to a handful of fringe forwards who could fill the void.
With a list vacancy giving them a chance to add to their squad via the Supplemental Selection Period, Port Adelaide could also look to replace Marshall with a name outside of the AFL.
Here we assess five names who could step into a forward role for the Power this year to feature alongside Mitch Georgiades and Jack Lukosius in attack.
2. Jeremy Finlaysonย
The forgotten man in this conversation, with Finlayson an incumbent for Ken Hinkley before a laceration to his spleen ended his 2024 campaign.
Finlayson has proven to be a versatile forward option for Port Adelaide, with his ability to pinch-hit in the ruck strengthening his selection case also.
His form in the second half of last year uncovered some cause for concern, with the veteran sharpshooter managing just three goals in his last seven matches.
A starting role won't be assumed for Finlayson, who could have competition from swingman Esava Ratugolea, whoย found himself in the front third to end his first season at Alberton.
Ratugolea couldn't contribute to the goalkickers column in his last six games of the season however and found the ball more than 10 times in just one of those matches.
His experience as a forward - having been utilised in the role by Geelong previously - might be what gives him an edge over others in the mix, but expect Finlayson to be higher in the pecking order.
