Following a busy trade period in 2023, Port Adelaide will be an intriguing watch this off-season regarding how they look to improve their list over the coming months.
The Power brought in defensive pair Esava Ratugolea and Brandon Zerk-Thatcher to strengthen their rearguard, while ruckmen Ivan Soldo and Jordon Sweet have also been relied on this season as the South Australian side looks to break its premiership dry spell under coach Ken Hinkley.
So what area of the club's list will the Power be keen to add come the trade and free agency space?
Forwards, both small and tall, could be of interest, while more midfield depth may also be an avenue for the Power to go down.
We've named five players for Port Adelaide to potentially chase come the off-season...
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1. Ben Ainsworthย
A player tied to the Power this year as he weighs up his future on the Gold Coast, with Ainsworth yet to recommit to the Suns beyond 2024.
Ainsworth is a restricted free agent, meaning a bid from the Power could be matched by the Suns and force both sides into a trade. It's unlikely Port Adelaide would have to stump up a first-round selection for the former Pick 4 selection, which would aid the Alberton club given their lack of top-end selections for this year's count.
The Gippsland product would likely pick a contending club should he opt to leave Carrara, with the Power needing to show their credentials to lure Ainsworth to South Australia instead of a potential move to Essendon, who are also keen.
The 26-year-old won't return to the field again this year following shoulder surgery but remains one of the more valued free agents still on offer to clubs in 2024.
