Port Adelaide came so close in 2020 to winning the flag, stumbling at the penultimate hurdle against the eventual premiers.

This season they're building nicely despite looking a bit suspect at times, and could have what it takes to go all the way.

In saying that, there are still some players that could be added to their ranks to help them take that next step should they fail in 2021.

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We continue our โ€˜Five trade targets for every clubโ€™ series with Port Adelaide.ย 

The idea of these stories is to identify potentially gettable targets who could fill roles, not just link every club to superstars, the likes ofย Marcus Bontempelliย orย Patrick Cripps.

In no particular order, here are five players which the Power recruitment team would do well to target and potentially poach.

3. Luke Dunstan

The Saints midfielder has been in superb form for his side since breaking back into the team this season.

Most recently his performance against the Tigers in Round 15 was sensational, booting a goal and racking up 32 touches as he lead his side to a famous victory.

He is putting up some incredible numbers this year, being ranked sixth in the league for tackles per game as well as being ranked third for stoppage clearances per game - huge numbers for a man who was marred by injury in 2020.

LUKE DUNSTAN
Midfielder
St Kilda
2021 SEASON AVG
25.3
Disposals
4.9
Tackles
5.8
Clearances

What is the most baffling thing however is the fact that he enters free agency at the end of this year and is still not tied down to the Saints beyond 2021.

Port Adelaide could get an industrious, ball-winning midfielder who is willing to do the dirty work and plug holes that will inevitably be left by the ageing Travis Boak.

Throw in the fact he is a South Australian and you'd be hard-pressed to find a reason for Port Adelaide not to make contact with him over a move.