Port Ready to Smash Demons at Home

Port Adelaide plays Melbourne Sunday at Adelaide Oval during a crucial three-game home stretch. Coach Ken Hinkley wants his team focused only on the Demons after beating Greater Western Sydney last week. The Power cannot look ahead or take anything for granted against their upcoming opponent. Port Adelaide must show up ready to compete for four championship points. Both teams have five wins from their recent games.

Melbourne captain Max Gawn creates problems for opposing teams as the league's best ruckman. Port Adelaide will use two players against Gawn with Dante Visentini and Jordon Sweet sharing duties. Sweet returns to the senior team after strong performances during the past year. Both ruckmen can also play forward positions and score goals when needed. The strategy aims to limit Gawn's impact around the ground.

Mani Liddy joins Port Adelaide's lineup just three weeks after the mid-season draft selection. The 23-year-old midfielder impressed coaches with outstanding form at Central District. Hinkley praised Liddy's persistence and hard work ethic throughout his career. The coach expects Liddy to bring energy and effort to help the team succeed. Several players missed training during the week because of flu symptoms.