All three players cited by the match review panel from the weekend's JLT Series matches have escaped suspension. 

Port Adelaide believe they have the depth of defenders to cover the loss of experienced backman Jasper Pittard for the start of the AFL premiership season.

Port Adelaide could lose Jasper Pittard for the start of the AFL premiership season after the influential defender's hamstring injury in Sunday's 28-point trial loss to Richmond.

Port Adelaide president David Koch has told Gold Coast Suns if they wear red-and-gold jumpers in their match in Shanghai it will be the last time they are invited to China.

February is too early for judgments, but the early signs are positive for St Kilda's new-look backline.

Port Adelaide are yet to make a call on the extent of star AFL ruckman Patrick Ryder's re-introduction to competition after his year-long doping ban.

St Kilda defender Jake Carlisle and Port Adelaide ruckman Patrick Ryder are in line to make their long-awaited returns to senior footy this week after being named in their respective clubs' practice match squads.

A leading public health academic employed by the AFL Players Association to change the gambling culture endemic among AFL clubs has criticised the game's failure at head office level to follow suit.

The AFL maintains preparations for the Shanghai clash between Port Adelaide and the Gold Coast Suns are on track despite photographs showing there is much work to do.

Players say their pay dispute with the AFL will drag on well into next year but are hopeful of a resolution before the new season starts.

Port Adelaide's leadership group has defended its handling of Jarman Impey's hit-and-run case, saying the defender's wellbeing is their prime concern.

Port Adelaide spent several hours searching for Jarman Impey after he left the scene of an accident on Saturday night, abandoning his car after damaging four parked cars.

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With the draft period over, Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson assess each club's playing stocks and forecast the impact in 2017 - positive, negative or unchanged.

Emma Quayle runs the rule over each AFL club's new cohort of young talent.

Port Adelaide forwards Charlie Dixon and Angus Monfries will both have interrupted pre-seasons after undergoing surgery last week.

Coach Ken Hinkley made Port Adelaide players train under a blunt message on day one of AFL pre-season.

It's time opposition clubs got used to controversial academy systems, Michael Voss says.

Port Adelaide vice-captain Hamish Hartlett won't be ostracised after seeking an AFL trade, says teammate Ollie Wines.

Port Adelaide have confirmed small forward Angus Monfries will play on in 2017, the former Bomber signing a one-year contract extension.