IN: Viney
OUT: Tholstrup (Omitted) 

MIDFIELD bull Jack Viney is ready to return to action after six weeks on the sidelines battling concussion and a fractured hand.

Viney developed delayed concussion symptoms after the Round 8 clash with the Eagles, before a hand fracture picked up while training in Alice Springs waylaid his return.

The veteran comes into the side in place of second-year Demon Koltyn Tholstrup (omitted) who has managed five games for the season.

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Melbourne sits two games adrift of the top eight with the bye looming next week, giving this week’s clash with the Power critical importance.

Port Adelaide returned to form last week against the Giants, snapping a multiple-game losing streak to topple GWS in Canberra.

Both Kysaiah Pickett and Blake Howes have been named in the side, fresh off penning new contracts with the club this week.

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Faith in the future | Pickett’s long-term deal

Kozzy Pickett has put pen to paper and committed his future. In this exclusive interview, he opens up about what re-signing means to him, the journey so far, and his goals for the seasons ahead.

Fans hoping to see the club in action before the first bounce can attend Saturday’s captain’s run session kicking off at 2:15pm at the Adelaide Oval.

Port Adelaide v Melbourne

Round 14 •

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide • SA