MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Robbie Gray of the Power (L) celebrates the win with Travis Boak of the Power after winning his 200th match during the round one AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 23, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
From 2010-2019, Port Adelaide have played in three finals series, notably reaching the semi-finals in 2013 and the preliminary finals in 2014.
Port Adelaide haven't won a final since their 2014 campaign and will be hoping to break that duck in 2020.
The Power have suffered some horrible lows and tremendous highs over the course of the past decade, with these 10 men standing out above the rest.
Trengove is often a forgotten man when retelling the tales of Port Adelaide's successes. The current Western Bulldog began his Power career in 2010 and played over 150 games in the following eight seasons. The tall utility's impact on Port Adelaide's triumphs in 2013 and 2014 cannot be understated after he turned away offers from Victoria in 2011 to stay with the struggling Power, winning the best-and-fairest award that season alongside Travis Boak. Trengove filled various spots in the lineup throughout his tenure at the club, including a critical role down back during the club's strong 2014 season.
Trengove will always be a cult-hero amongst Power fans for his attack on the football and his dedication to the club during tough times.
Arriving at the club in 2015 and spending the entire 2016 season out due to the Essendon drug saga, Ryder only played 73 games for the club but his impact has been undeniable. After a solid first season in the teal, black and white, Ryder hit his straps in 2017 with multiple match-winning performances - including a sublime tap to Robbie Gray against St Kilda - culminating in All-Australian honours and a best-and-fairest medal. At his best, Ryder is one of the league's premier ruckman, with the ability to deliver taps on a dime to midfielders. The big man is also a talented goal-kicker, with 54 goals to his name in his five years at the club.
Ryder moved to St Kilda alongside Dougal Howard during the 2019 trade period.
Joining Port Adelaide from West Coast in 2012, the former SA under-18 captain has slotted in seamlessly to the Power lineup and has been a crucial player under Ken Hinkley. Ebert played 76 games during his time with the Eagles, but it's in Adelaide where he's made a name for himself. The nephew of Port Adelaide great, Russell Ebert, Brad has been a constant fixture in the Port Adelaide side in midfield. Up until this season, Ebert had played no less than 21 games in his seven seasons at Alberton and is known for finishing games in bandages. During Port Adelaide's successful 2013 and 2014 seasons, Ebert played a crucial role in the heart of the midfield, either accumulating disposals or playing a shutdown role.
The 29-year-old has played just 11 games this season due to injury and if Port are going to turn their fortunes around, they'll need Ebert fit and firing in the future.
The second local boy on the list, Hartlett epitomises the tough and aggressive Port Adelaide style of play. Beginning his career in 2009, the now 29-year-old has gone onto play 164 games for the Power, predominantly playing as a rebounding defender. Hartlett's booming right boot is his greatest weapon, able to turn defence into attack with a single kick and deadly from inside 60 metres. Hartlett won the club's best under-21 player in 2011 and had a stellar 2014 season, winning the Showdown medal in round two and putting on a man-of-the-match performance in the semi-final against Fremantle.
The current vice-captain has been marred by injury in recent years, but is a much-loved figure among teammates and fans alike.
The current co-captain, Ollie Wines is a symbol of Port Adelaide's future. The big-bodied midfielder from Echuca began his Power career in 2013 after being taken with pick seven in the draft. Wines was an instant starter for the club, making 24 appearances in his debut season and 25 in 2014. In his first three seasons he won three straight Gavin Wanganeen Medals for the best under-21 player at the club and in 2015 made his first of three straight AFL 22under22 teams.
The young bull was announced as co-captain this season and struggled with form and injury at times this year playing just 12 matches, but at just 24 years of age, has his best years ahead of him.
Jay Schulz began his career at Richmond before being traded to the Power ahead of the 2010 season. Despite the club struggling during the early part of his tenure, Schulz was a bright spot, leading the goal-kicking in 2010 and 2012, with 106 goals in his first three seasons. As the Power became a formidable outfit under Hinkley in 2013 and 2014, Schulz thrived up forward, kicking 49 and 66 goals in back-to-back seasons respectively.
Schulz retired at the end of the 2016 season and is currently fourth on the all-time club goal-kickers list with 275 majors.
Despite leaving the club unceremoniously during the 2018 trade period, Wingard's influence on the club's success in the past decade cannot be ignored. The Sturt product was drafted to the club with pick six in 2011 and made an immediate impact, kicking 43 goals in 2013, earning his first All-Australian jacket and winning the club's best-and-fairest. In the next three seasons, Wingard kicked 134 goals, winning two club goal-kicker awards and another All-Australian jacket in 2015.
Wingard is a mercurial player with immense potential, who provided Port fans with plenty of great memories, not least the 2013 Showdown comeback.
The oldest player on Port Adelaide's list at 32, Westhoff has seen all of the highs and lows first-hand, starting with the 2007 Grand Final loss. Since his days as a skinny, baby-faced forward, Westhoff has grown into a talented, versatile footballer, filling gaps in defence, on the wing, in the ruck and up forward. Westhoff is the second-highest player at the club in terms of games played with 268 and is third in the all-time goals kicked with 303. The 32-year-old has aged like a fine wine, winning his first club best-and-fairest award last season after a stellar year and is an important player in Ken Hinkley's system.
The 199cm unit recently put pen to paper for 2020, and Port fans will be hoping he has a few years left in him to reach the 300-game mark.
Boak, like Westhoff, arrived at the club ahead of the 2007 season and has played 264 games in his 13-year career. Boak, like Schulz, was another silver lining in an otherwise dark era before Ken Hinkley, winning the best-and-fairest in 2011. In 2013, under Hinkley, Boak was promoted to the captaincy, a post he held until this season, and was a strong performer in 2013 and 2014, earning All-Australian honours. In the past few seasons, Boak had shifted towards more of a forward role, but after being stood down as captain and taking his spot back in midfield, Boak has been a revelation in 2019. The 31-year-old averaged 30.3 disposals this season, and took home his second best-and-fairest award.
With Boak showing no signs of slowing down, Port fans will be hoping he continues his great form into the future as the squad grows around him.
Although all nine men above have been excellent servants for the Port Adelaide football club in the past decade, there is one man who has been head and shoulders above the rest. Robbie Gray is a three-time best-and-fairest medal winner, four-time All-Australian, an AFLCA Champion Player of the Year and a five-time Showdown medal winner. Gray also began his career in 2007, but has travelled a different path to Westhoff and Boak. After a promising start to his career, including a Rising Star nomination, a Showdown medal and a goal-kicking award, Gray's career came crashing down in 2012 when he suffered a devastating ACL injury. Many feared Gray would never be the same again after the reconstruction, but in 2014, had a breakout season and played a significant role in getting the Power to the preliminary final. Gray also bounced back from a cancer scare in late 2017 to win his fourth All-Australian jacket last season. The pint-sized forward who rotates through the midfield can tear a game open with his elite ball-carrying ability and goal sense.
The 31-year-old currently has 318 career goals to his name, second all-time at the club, and Power fans will be dreading the day he finally decides to hang up the boots.