Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas says he’s “incredibly confident” the Power has all the suitable items to construct one of many competitors’s greatest midfields over the 2023 season.
With new recruit Jason Horne-Francis used extensively at centre bounces in each apply video games, the Power seems set for a reworked mixture within the center, with Junior Rioli additionally prone to characteristic on the ball in bursts.
Jonas mentioned he was excited for what the inclusions may add to the combo of Ollie Wines, Connor Rozee, Willem Drew, Travis Boak and Zak Butters.
“I’m incredibly confident, but I know it will need to evolve and get better as well,” he mentioned.
“There’s some new parts, so they’ll take a bit to gel, but at the same time they’re ready to go and play their best footy.”
The losses to West Coast and Fremantle confirmed glimpses of how the Power may ship their greatest soccer, Jonas mentioned.
“It was a reality check about the intensity and level you’ve got to be at in the AFL competition,” he mentioned.
“We’re really confident in everything we’ve practised for the last three months. Some of that came out in the last two weeks, but there’s still more to see at the highest level.”
He mentioned Horne-Francis was pushing Zak Butters for the title of coach’s pet as a consequence of his “thirst to learn” at coaching.
“Kenny (coach Ken Hinkley) loves talent,” Jonas mentioned.
“(Horne-Francis) has been really impressive since he joined the club … he’s really competitive and intense when he’s on the field and he just hates to lose.”
Playing predominantly within the center would assist the previous primary choose rapidly enhance his recreation, Jonas mentioned.
“He’s going to do some really good things, and then like all of us, he’s going to have things during the week to review and improve.
“I think the best thing for him is to get in there and play midfield minutes and learn from the other boys in there.”
Speaking on the AFL Captains’ Day, the 32-year-old mentioned he was decided to play on for so long as doable to chase elusive staff success.
“When you get past 30, you certainly are aware of (the end approaching) and you try to do the best you can throughout your AFL career to prepare for that time,” he mentioned.
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