PORT Adelaide has survived a scare with star ruckman Patrick Ryder cleared of a serious ankle injury.

The Power expect Ryder to be fit to face Melbourne's All Australian big man Max Gawn at the MCG next Saturday.

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Ryder injured his ankle in a marking contest with North Melbourne's Lindsay Thomas during the third quarter of the Power's 70-point victory at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. 

Ryder returned to the game, but was limping heavily at the start of the fourth quarter and finished the game on the bench with his ankle strapped.

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Power coach Ken Hinkley allayed any fears of Ryder missing next week's huge clash with the Demons.

"He's fine," Hinkley said.

"I was probably being cautious with him at three-quarter time.

"I asked him how it was and he was more than happy to go back out there, and with five or six minutes left, we decided that's enough.

"He gave his ankle a little tweak, but nothing you would think would be a problem with next week.

"He certainly had a little limp and he did twist his ankle a little bit so it's going to be a little bit sore, but he'll be fine." 

Ryder has been tremendous for the Power this season after missing last year serving a 12-month suspension as part of the 2012 Essendon supplements saga. 

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While the Bombers have managed the workloads of some of their players this season, Ryder hasn't missed a beat.

"Ryder looked after himself incredibly well during the period and came back in great shape and he's had great conditioning people to help him stay in shape," Hinkley said.

"He's had a good run at it from an injury point of view so hopefully that continues, but I'm not surprised at all.

"Paddy's a mature player, he's at that stage, our rucks, when they're 27 and 28, they become the players they want to be."

Ryder was again influential against the Kangaroos, racking up 37 hit-outs with plenty to the advantage of the Power, who won the clearances 49-30.

Small forward Sam Gray celebrated his 50th game in style, booting four goals to go with 25 possessions.

Accuracy in front of goal has been Gray's biggest downfall this year.

But after kicking 13.22 before Saturday's game, his radar was on target to kick 4.1.

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"A few people should give him a break and say that he can actually play AFL football," Hinkley said.

"For some reason, they still want to knock Sam.

"He's one of the best role players we've got.

"His scoring opportunities are enormous and it's his 50th game today so he's just starting to get some real belief in what he could do."

The Power has just about a full list to choose from.

Defender Matthew Broadbent is the only one unavailable with an ankle injury, but he'll be assessed heading into next week's clash with Melbourne at the MCG.

Winger Karl Amon could also come back into the side after making his return from a knee injury in the SANFL on Saturday.

"We've missed a bit of his outside stuff so Karl will be in the mix, there's no doubt about that," Hinkley said.