Redden is Port's lone hand in ruck

Jarrad Redden returns from the SANFL to be Port Adelaide's lone hand in ruck. Picture: Sarah Reed. Source: The Advertiser

PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has not only dumped his two-ruckmen system, but also the two ruckmen he has played in the past month.

Jarrad Redden, who was discarded before Showdown XXXIV with Adelaide on April 14, deservedly returns to the Power line-up as a solo ruckman replacing both Matthew Lobbe and Brent Renouf.

And Redden's impressive work as a forward in the SANFL with Woodville-West Torrens also has forced the Power to dismiss Paul Stewart for Saturday's clash with Richmond at AAMI Stadium.

This leaves Redden and key forward Justin Westhoff to form a tandem in ruck - against Ivan Maric and Orren Stephenson - while switching in attack.

"His SANFL form has eight goals in his past two games," said Hinkley of Redden.

"That is really important to have a ruckman who can go forward and influence the game.

"It is a significant adjustment," added Hinkley of abandoning the two-ruckmen policy.

To fill the 22 after dumping Renouf, Redden and Stewart from the team that fell 10 points short of North Melbourne, Hinkley recalled Andrew Moore and promoted Central District half-back Sam Colquhoun for his first AFL game.

The All-Australian under-18 was the Power's first pick (No. 3) in the pre-season draft.

Port again was not able to call up defender Jasper Pittard, who has now missed three games with a hip injury.

"It is disappointing because we thought it would be only a week and it has turned into three," said Hinkley.

"It is an injury we have to be careful with, particularly when Jasper's history tells us it is not something we want to take a risk with.

"I'll say again that he will be right next week, but I can't guarantee that."

RICHMOND lost critical midfield power with Trent Cotchin unavailable with a knee injury.

This puts Brett Deledio in the frame for a hard tag from Kane Cornes.

"They have a high-class midfield," said Hinkley highlighting Cornes could have many jobs. "It could be Dustin Martin, Deledio and Shane Edwards. People forget there are many - Richmond has a high-quality midfield.

"We think we are an improving midfield ourselves. We look forward to the opportunity to take them on and see how we go."

The Tigers also recalled midfielder Shane Tuck and energetic forward Robin Nahas who has repeatedly tormented the Port defence.

ADELAIDE will name its match 22 on Friday with captain Nathan van Berlo ready to resume against Greater Western Sydney at Skoda Stadium in Sydney on Sunday.

Van Berlo will resume after recovering from bone bruising after a knock to a knee in the recent Showdown.

Crows coach Brenton Sanderson has put van Berlo, small forward Ian Callinan, utility Ricky Henderson and upgraded rookie Rory Laird in contention for recalls tonight.

Out of the 22 who lost to Hawthorn, sending Adelaide to a 2-4 win-loss record, is Richard Tambling, whose chances of playing AFL again are narrowing.

GWS regained Port Adelaide premiership ruckman Dean Brogan for its 25-man squad that will be trimmed to 22 on Friday evening.

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