Port Adelaide enters 2026 with a revitalised outlook as Josh Carr assumed the senior coaching position.
A list overhaul saw the likes of club great Travis Boak retire, with eight other exits over the off-season. However, four fresh faces will don the black and teal, all of whom are mature-age talent, and could impact immediately.
Carr's presence has already been felt at training, as an updated defensive system and shuffle of magnets will see the Alberton club line-up differently by Round 1.
So, let's break down how Port Adelaide will look in 2026...
Midfielders
The Power's big three can rival just about anyone's midfield trio in the competition.
Jason Horne-Francis, Zak Butters and Rozee are brilliant in their own right, and the defensive and contested work of Ollie Wines and Willem Drew provides perfect balance.
There will be plenty of intrigue regarding Butters and his contract call throughout the year to see how much the decision will impact his performance.
Jordon Sweet gets the first chop to the ruck role, although Ivan Soldo and Dante Visentini will be pressing their case.
Occupying the wings will be Burgoyne and Wines, but Jackson Mead and Joe Richards are privy to minutes in between the arcs, adding speed to the outskirts of the contest.
As mentioned, Bergman is expected to play a more elevated on-ball role in 2026.
