AFL Injury News: Port Adelaide woes pile-up with winger ruled out of Saints clash

Port Adelaide midfielder Jase Burgoyne is expected to be absent for the clash against St Kilda on Saturday after suffering a hamstring strain. The Power have quite a daunting injury list and the winger just joined the absentees.

Burgoyne will be absent for the next two weeks after scans earlier this week confirmed a hamstring strain.

Ruckman Ivan Soldo will continue to manage knee soreness, which was reportedly caused by scar tissue irritation. Defender Ryan Burton is expected to ramp up his workload in training later this week as he recovers from foot bone bruising.

Kyle Marshall is currently undergoing concussion protocols after sustaining a head knock in the SANFL. Lachie Charleson awaits tests following a knee hyperextension on Sunday.

Small forward Willie Rioli could return after an assessment following a calf strain.

The full injury list for the Power includes:

• Ivan Soldo (knee) - 4 weeks
• Jase Burgoyne (hamstring) - 1-2 weeks
• Kyle Marshall (concussion protocols)
• Lachie Charleson (knee) - test
• Ryan Burton (foot) - 3-4 weeks
• Sam Powell-Pepper (knee) - season
• Trent McKenzie (hamstring) - 1-2 weeks
• Willie Rioli (calf) - test

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Port Adelaide Power: The team ahead of Round 16

Port Adelaide Power Training Session & Media Opportunity

On Thursday at 5:50 pm ACST, Port Adelaide will announce its extended squad for the Round 16 game, followed by the final team on Friday at 4:30 pm ACST.

The Power are under a lot of pressure this week following their recent streak of less-than-impressive performances. The club is currently number eight on the AFL ladder, but with the number of losses they have amassed within the past few weeks, the clash against the Saints is simply a must-win.

Willie Rioli (calf) was out late before the game against the Lions and is a test to play against St Kilda. Ruckman Jordon Sweet (head knock) isn’t listed on Port Adelaide’s Tuesday injury report, but Ivan Soldo (knee) will be out for four weeks after a blow.

At half-time last Saturday, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher was subbed out after a disappointing outing. Veteran Travis Boak should return shortly from an illness break. Uncapped midfielder Will Lorenz, who has been on emergency lists all season and amassed two goals and 21 disposals over the weekend, might have a chance to play this Sunday.

Port Adelaide's Round 15 side:

• B: K.Farrell, E.Ratugolea, B.Zerk-Thatcher
• HB: A.Aliir, L.Evans, D.Houston
• C: C.Rozee - C, W.Drew, J.Burgoyne
• HF: T.Marshall, M.Bergman, J.McEntee
• F: D. Byrne-Jones, M.Georgiades, O.Lord
• FOLL: J.Sweet, Z.Butters, J.Horne-Francis
• I/C: Q. Narkle, O.Wines, J.Sinn, J.Mead, J.Finlayson
• EMG: F.Evans, D. Visentini