It might be an uncomfortable task however Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is optimistic his backline has the pace to cease Charlie Cameron lighting up the Gabba in his 2 hundredth AFL recreation.
The Brisbane Lions’ small ahead will have fun the milestone in Saturday’s qualifying remaining in opposition to the Power in Brisbane.
The All-Australian has relished the large stage, boasting back-to-back three-goal efforts in final yr’s post-season marketing campaign and a pair of five-goal finals hauls earlier than that.
In a group filled with offensive threats, the 29-year-old presents because the Lions’ barometer and a transparent hazard that must be quelled if Port are to e book a preliminary remaining berth.
Halfback Ryan Burton would historically tackle the duty however Hinkley hinted stopping Cameron might be an issue solved by committee.
“He’s a real challenge for any team,” the Power coach mentioned.
“His finals form is outstanding and he loves playing at the Gabba too, so we know it’s a big challenge.
“But so is Joe (Daniher), so is Lachie (Neale); there’s so many gamers on the market.
“The top two or three teams are going to have good players in them all the time.
“No one is snug enjoying on Charlie … what now we have obtained is quite a few gamers with real leg pace that play down there, which can be wanted.”
The Mornington Island product will have more than 20 family and friends in the stands on Saturday to celebrate a career that began with a bang for Adelaide back in 2014.
“It’s a implausible story and a terrific inspiration to his group,” Lions coach Chris Fagan said of Cameron.
“Until Charlie got here alongside I’d by no means seen the Gabba mild up.
“He lights the place up, he entertains and plays footy the right way … and puts smiles on people’s faces.
“Aside from attempting to win premierships, that is what this recreation is all about.”
Lincoln McCarthy (calf) returns for Brisbane while Port Adelaide have lost retiring skipper Tom Jonas to injury, relegated Travis Boak to the substitute role and will be without key tall Charlie Dixon (knee).
Trent McKenzie (knee), Scott Lycett (knee) and Todd Marshall (hip) will all return from accidents for the conflict.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
