Selection: Two SANFL debutants named for Eagles clash
Several fresh faces are set to take their places in the Port Adelaide lineup for their Round 3 match against Woodville-West Torrens.
Ins: Aldridge, Cockatoo-Collins, H. Ferrari, Launer, Stevens
Outs: Carter (knee), Narkle (foot), Sinn (hip flexor), Short (omitted), Sweet (AFL)
Port Adelaide’s Round 3 lineup sees the introduction of two debutants from the SANFL and one making his debut for the club. Among them are Dustin Launer and Preston Cockatoo-Collins, set to face Woodville-West Torrens.
Launer, who has experience in junior football and reserves for the Eagles, aims for a satisfying return against the ladder leaders, having joined Port Adelaide during the offseason. Cockatoo-Collins, son of Che Cockatoo-Collins, a former player for Port Adelaide and Essendon, brings his heritage to the field. Additionally, Stevens makes his club debut after playing three SANFL games for West Adelaide last year.
Port Adelaide’s lineup also features Hugh Ferrari and Dylan Aldridge. The team seeks their first win of the season but will be without ruck Jordon Sweet, who moves up to the AFL lineup, along with Murphy Short and the injured Miller Carter, Josh Sinn, and Quinton Narkle.
Narkle faces a period of absence due to a foot issue, while Sinn is being evaluated for a minor hip flexor strain. AFL-listed defender Xavier Walsh continues to serve a two-game suspension. The Magpies will face the Eagles at Woodville Oval on Sunday at 2:10 pm.
Round 3 Team Selection
F: T Anastasopoulos 29, T Scully 32, L Charleson 26
HF: J. Weidemann 48, H Ferrari 49, C Szust 47
C: W Lorenz 36, N Moore-c 1, T Clurey 17
HB: L Evans 43, D Launer 53, D Williams 23
B: K Marshall 40, T McKenzie 12, J Byrne 52
Foll: D Visentini 38, A Turner 46, F Evans 31
I/C: D Aldridge 51, B Chamberlain 55, R Stevens 59, P Cockatoo-Collins 61
Emergencies: T Brazel 64, O Cheesman 54, W Ferrari 50