Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the return of two large weapons would not minimise the problem offered by a “different” Essendon.
Power captain and fullback Tom Jonas and spearhead Todd Marshall return from suspension and concussion respectively for Sunday’s Adelaide Oval conflict in opposition to the Bombers.
Port have had little problem defeating Essendon not too long ago, successful their previous three encounters by a complete of 154 factors.
But Hinkley says the Bombers beneath their new coach Brad Scott current a unique proposition.
“They are playing a really aggressive game of football,” Hinkley mentioned.
“We know the challenge that is in front of us … they are a significant part of the competition this year.
“Brad is actually teaching a extra defensive crew than Essendon have been prior to now, they’re defending the sport a bit tougher.
“It is a different style of football you are going to face from Essendon this year.”
Hinkley’s Power began the spherical in fifth spot and on a streak of 4 consecutive victories.
The successful stretch has coincided with Hinkley teaching at floor degree, quite than from a field within the grandstand as he had in his earlier 217 video games on the helm of Port.
But Hinkley dismissed as “unaware and uneducated” options he had relinquished tactical management to his assistant coaches within the field.
“(It’s wrong) if you think that is how it operates, by a coach being on the ground that there are any less conversations going on between the coaching staff,” he mentioned.
“You need to remember that people try to identify one person, the head coach usually, as the only part of that conversation.
“It has by no means been that manner, whether or not I’m up within the field or down on the bottom.”
Hinkley lost wingman Xavier Duursma to a knee injury and dropped Ollie Lord to pave the way for the return of Jonas and Marshall.
The Bombers, who began the round in ninth spot with four wins and three losses, recalled ex-captain Dyson Heppell for Sunday’s early fixture.
Goalsneak Alwyn Davey Jr, Jye Menzie, and Zach Reid have additionally been added to a crew lacking the suspended Sam Durham.
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