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Riley Bonner
Takes 10 marks in loss
Bonner scored one goal, logged 32 disposals (25 kicks, seven handballs) and took 10 marks during Saturday's 116-45 loss to the Western Bulldogs in the Preliminary Final.
ANALYSIS
Bonner put up his best game of the season at the perfect time, but he probably shouldn't have gotten so much possession in order for the Power to win. With 19.9 disposals and 4.8 marks per game, Bonner was able to improve in 2021 and could get even better next season.
Bonner put up his best game of the season at the perfect time, but he probably shouldn't have gotten so much possession in order for the Power to win. With 19.9 disposals and 4.8 marks per game, Bonner was able to improve in 2021 and could get even better next season.
Ollie Wines
38 disposals in bad loss
Wines scored one goal and one behind in addition to logging 38 disposals (15 kicks, 23 handballs) during Saturday's Preliminary Final loss to the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Wines led both teams in touches but that didn't mean much in a 71 point loss. His season comes to a hard-fought end with an impressive average of 32.4 disposals per game -- something he'll have plenty to work with in 2022.
Wines led both teams in touches but that didn't mean much in a 71 point loss. His season comes to a hard-fought end with an impressive average of 32.4 disposals per game -- something he'll have plenty to work with in 2022.
Mitch Georgiades
Ruled out for Saturday
Georgiades (hamstring) has been ruled out of Saturday's preliminary final versus the Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Georgiades was able to play in an SANFL match last weekend, but he's apparently not yet ready to play at the AFL level with a lingering hamstring injury.
Georgiades was able to play in an SANFL match last weekend, but he's apparently not yet ready to play at the AFL level with a lingering hamstring injury.
Orazio Fantasia
Set to play
Fantasia will be available for selection after getting cleared from a potential knee injury ahead of Saturday's Preliminary final against the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Fantasia had scored four times before getting subbed out in his last game against Geelong and it seems to have been a successful move as he's able to be selected this weekend. With 28 goals in 14 games, Fantasia is plenty capable but his value is limited by a lack of consistent touches.
Fantasia had scored four times before getting subbed out in his last game against Geelong and it seems to have been a successful move as he's able to be selected this weekend. With 28 goals in 14 games, Fantasia is plenty capable but his value is limited by a lack of consistent touches.
Mitch Georgiades
Plays over weekend
Georgiades (hamstring) returned during Saturday's SANFL match.
ANALYSIS
Georgiades missed the Qualifying final against Geelong but should be back for the Preliminary final against the Western Bulldogs. He's scored a solid 32 goals in 21 games this season, but has only logged more than 75 fantasy points on two occasions.
Georgiades missed the Qualifying final against Geelong but should be back for the Preliminary final against the Western Bulldogs. He's scored a solid 32 goals in 21 games this season, but has only logged more than 75 fantasy points on two occasions.
Hamish Hartlett
Returns in SANFL
Hartlett returned from a knee injury in Saturday's SANFL match against Glenelg.
ANALYSIS
Hartlett hasn't played in the AFL since the end of May and should at least be available for selection, and has recorded over 20 disposals in two of his nine games this season.
Hartlett hasn't played in the AFL since the end of May and should at least be available for selection, and has recorded over 20 disposals in two of his nine games this season.
Xavier Duursma
24 disposals, 7 marks v. Geelong
Duursma procured 24 disposals, seven marks and four tackles Friday as Port Adelaide defeated Geelong 86-43 in a qualifying final match-up at Adelaide Oval.
ANALYSIS
The 21 year-old not only yielded season-highs for handballs (13), disposals, tackles and rebound 50s (2) in Friday's victory, but too recorded his best fantasy output (97 points) since a Round Two showing versus Essendon. Duursma has now appeared in every contest Port Adelaide has played since Jul. 23, averaging 18.5 disposals, four marks, 2.8 tackles, 1.3 clearances and 76.6 fantasy points a game along the way.
The 21 year-old not only yielded season-highs for handballs (13), disposals, tackles and rebound 50s (2) in Friday's victory, but too recorded his best fantasy output (97 points) since a Round Two showing versus Essendon. Duursma has now appeared in every contest Port Adelaide has played since Jul. 23, averaging 18.5 disposals, four marks, 2.8 tackles, 1.3 clearances and 76.6 fantasy points a game along the way.
Travis Boak
Paces Power in fantasy scoring
Boak attained 32 disposals, eight clearances, seven tackles, five marks, three behinds and a single goal assist Friday as Port Adelaide knocked off Geelong 86-43 at Adelaide Oval.
ANALYSIS
Boak was influential in Friday's qualifying final win over Geelong, clearing or matching season-highs for disposals, marks and inside 50s (7) and finishing the Power's lone player with 100 or more fantasy points on the day. The 33 year-old veteran has now topped 30 touches and 110 fantasy points in each of the Power's last three outings and looks to propel Port Adelaide to its first premiership final since 2007 in two weeks as the team's current leader in total goal assists (20) and clearances (139).
Boak was influential in Friday's qualifying final win over Geelong, clearing or matching season-highs for disposals, marks and inside 50s (7) and finishing the Power's lone player with 100 or more fantasy points on the day. The 33 year-old veteran has now topped 30 touches and 110 fantasy points in each of the Power's last three outings and looks to propel Port Adelaide to its first premiership final since 2007 in two weeks as the team's current leader in total goal assists (20) and clearances (139).
Mitch Georgiades
Likely to play in semi-final match
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley told reporters following Friday's 86-43 qualifying final victory over Geelong that he expects Georgiades to be available to play in the Power's semi-final match in two weeks, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hinkley said of Georgiades, who is recovering from a hamstring strain, "Mitch will be fine. He's been an incredible part of our team all the way through the year ..." The 20 year's old return in the premiership semi-finals could prove instrumental, as should the need arise, his presence provides the Power with the opportunity to play four tall forwards at one time.
Hinkley said of Georgiades, who is recovering from a hamstring strain, "Mitch will be fine. He's been an incredible part of our team all the way through the year ..." The 20 year's old return in the premiership semi-finals could prove instrumental, as should the need arise, his presence provides the Power with the opportunity to play four tall forwards at one time.
Orazio Fantasia
Four goals prior to substitution
Fantasia was subbed out of Friday's 86-43 qualifying win over Geelong after succumbing to a nagging knee injury, AFl.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fantasia converted a game-high four goals prior to going down in the final term of Friday's match, but according to Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley should "be fine" in two weeks as the Power seek to reach their first premiership decider since 2007.
Fantasia converted a game-high four goals prior to going down in the final term of Friday's match, but according to Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley should "be fine" in two weeks as the Power seek to reach their first premiership decider since 2007.
Hamish Hartlett
Not selected in final
Hartlett (knee) wasn't selected for Friday's final against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Hartlett doesn't seem to be hurt anymore but he still didn't get his name listed, even as an emergency. He'll still hope to play again this season if the Power advance past the Cats.
Hartlett doesn't seem to be hurt anymore but he still didn't get his name listed, even as an emergency. He'll still hope to play again this season if the Power advance past the Cats.
Mitch Georgiades
Won't play Friday
Georgiades (hamstring) will be held out of the lineup Friday versus Geelong, per senior coach Ken Hinkley.
ANALYSIS
Georgiades' injury suffered in Round 23 versus the Bulldogs is apparently enough to keep him out of action for at least one match in the finals. He's made little impact in fantasy, so his absence won't be noticed much by fantasy managers.
Georgiades' injury suffered in Round 23 versus the Bulldogs is apparently enough to keep him out of action for at least one match in the finals. He's made little impact in fantasy, so his absence won't be noticed much by fantasy managers.
Orazio Fantasia
Set for return
Fantasia (hamstring) will play Friday versus Geelong, senior coach Ken Hinkley reports.
ANALYSIS
Fantasia was held out of Round 23 versus the Bulldogs due to a tight hamstring, but it was always expected to be a short-term injury. He hasn't registered more than 65 fantasy points in his last five outings, so he's not likely to make a huge impact in the virtual game.
Fantasia was held out of Round 23 versus the Bulldogs due to a tight hamstring, but it was always expected to be a short-term injury. He hasn't registered more than 65 fantasy points in his last five outings, so he's not likely to make a huge impact in the virtual game.
Hamish Hartlett
Could play Friday
Hartlett (knee) is listed as a test for Friday's final against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Hartlett underwent an arthroscopic procedure a couple weeks ago and remains on track to play with a good week of training. This will put him back in the team for the first time since late-May.
Hartlett underwent an arthroscopic procedure a couple weeks ago and remains on track to play with a good week of training. This will put him back in the team for the first time since late-May.
Lachie Jones
Off injury list
Jones (ankle) no longer appears on his club's injury list heading into Friday's final against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Jones reportedly returned to training last week so he's on track to be available, even if he's not picked for the final team. In six games played this season, he's averaged 13.5 disposals per game.
Jones reportedly returned to training last week so he's on track to be available, even if he's not picked for the final team. In six games played this season, he's averaged 13.5 disposals per game.
Orazio Fantasia
On track for final
Fantasia (hamstring) is listed as a test for Friday's final against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Fantasia skipped Round 23 with a hamstring concern and should play if he trains well throughout the week. As most forwards do, Fantasia doesn't offer massive fantasy value but will be worth the pick if he gets enough goals and disposals.
Fantasia skipped Round 23 with a hamstring concern and should play if he trains well throughout the week. As most forwards do, Fantasia doesn't offer massive fantasy value but will be worth the pick if he gets enough goals and disposals.
Mitch Georgiades
Could push to play
Georgiades (hamstring) could push his luck and is listed as a test for Friday's elimination final against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Georgiades picked up a strained hamstring in Round 23 and is hoping he can play in a home final for the Power. Though he's scored 32 goals in 21 games, his fantasy scores haven't been much to shout about as he doesn't consistently get enough touches.
Georgiades picked up a strained hamstring in Round 23 and is hoping he can play in a home final for the Power. Though he's scored 32 goals in 21 games, his fantasy scores haven't been much to shout about as he doesn't consistently get enough touches.
Riley Bonner
Solid in win
Bonner logged 11 marks and recorded 24 disposal (17 kicks, seven handballs) during Friday's 66-64 win over the Western Bulldogs in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Bonner saved his best performance of the season for last as he led his team in marks taken en route to a smashing victory. Given how low his average numbers are in comparison, expecting a repeat effort may be a little optimistic in the finals.
Bonner saved his best performance of the season for last as he led his team in marks taken en route to a smashing victory. Given how low his average numbers are in comparison, expecting a repeat effort may be a little optimistic in the finals.
Travis Boak
Scores two goals in win
Boak scored two goals and three behinds to go with 31 disposals (18 kicks, 13 handballs) and made five marks during Friday's 66-64 win over the Western Bulldogs in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Boak helped for a second half surge that gave the Power a narrow lead to finish out the game. With three goals, six behinds and 62 disposals in his last two starts, Boak is a talented second option for his club behind Ollie Wines, though both are true stars heading into a home final in this kind of form.
Boak helped for a second half surge that gave the Power a narrow lead to finish out the game. With three goals, six behinds and 62 disposals in his last two starts, Boak is a talented second option for his club behind Ollie Wines, though both are true stars heading into a home final in this kind of form.
Ollie Wines
Impressive in win
Wines scored one goal to go with 34 disposals (14 kicks, 20 handballs) and made nine tackles during Friday's 66-64 win over the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Wines turned on the gas at the end of the season with 65 disposals and 16 tackles over the last two games, which helped the Power land an early home game in the finals. With one of the better disposal averages of any player in the league, Wines is worth monitoring for his first game of the postseason.
Wines turned on the gas at the end of the season with 65 disposals and 16 tackles over the last two games, which helped the Power land an early home game in the finals. With one of the better disposal averages of any player in the league, Wines is worth monitoring for his first game of the postseason.
Mitch Georgiades
Hurts hamstring in win
Georgiades suffered a hamstring injury and is likely to miss the first round of the finals, according to Riley Beveridge of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Georgiades picked up the injury during the Round 23 comeback win over the Western Bulldogs and it couldn't come at much worse a time with no bye scheduled for the top teams in the ladder. As a result, Georgiades will need his team to stay alive in the postseason in order to return before 2021 is over.
Georgiades picked up the injury during the Round 23 comeback win over the Western Bulldogs and it couldn't come at much worse a time with no bye scheduled for the top teams in the ladder. As a result, Georgiades will need his team to stay alive in the postseason in order to return before 2021 is over.
Scott Lycett
Good to go
Lycett (knee) will return for Round 23 versus the Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Lycett has gotten the all-clear to play in the home-and-away season finale after a precautionary exit from last weekend's match versus Carlton. The ruck hasn't topped 80 fantasy points in any of his last four matches after reaching that level in the previous six games.
Lycett has gotten the all-clear to play in the home-and-away season finale after a precautionary exit from last weekend's match versus Carlton. The ruck hasn't topped 80 fantasy points in any of his last four matches after reaching that level in the previous six games.
Orazio Fantasia
Dealing with hamstring tightness
Fantasia (hamstring) won't play in Round 23 versus the Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
Fantasia entered the week with some hamstring tightness. Senior coach Ken Hinkley believes the injury won't be more than a one-week absence for Fantasia, which bodes well for his availability in the Finals.
Fantasia entered the week with some hamstring tightness. Senior coach Ken Hinkley believes the injury won't be more than a one-week absence for Fantasia, which bodes well for his availability in the Finals.
Trent McKenzie
Could play in final game
McKenzie (hamstring) is slated to play in Round 23 against the Western Bulldogs.
ANALYSIS
McKenzie missed Round 22 with a minor hamstring issue and should return if nothing else changes. He's appeared in 11 games this season, averaging 15.8 disposals per game.
McKenzie missed Round 22 with a minor hamstring issue and should return if nothing else changes. He's appeared in 11 games this season, averaging 15.8 disposals per game.
Scott Lycett
Expected to be available
Lycett (knee) is expected to be ready for Round 23 against Port Adelaide.
ANALYSIS
Lycett injured his knee in Round 22 against Carlton but is on track to feature in the final round before the finals. Should he not be at full strength, Peter Ladhams would take on a bigger role for the Power.
Lycett injured his knee in Round 22 against Carlton but is on track to feature in the final round before the finals. Should he not be at full strength, Peter Ladhams would take on a bigger role for the Power.