WHEN it comes to doing the one-percenters Port Adelaide defender Jacob Surjan always gives 100 per cent.

Surjan, who has been a constant in the Power’s up-and-down season, only chalked-up 14 disposals (eight contested) in the 36-point win over the West Coast Eagles.

But more importantly, his direct opponent — dangerous Eagles’ small forward Mark LeCras — finished with just seven touches for a return of two goals.

LeCras, who ranks sixth in the Coleman Medal race with 41 goals this season, looked like being held to a single goal, or less, for just the fourth time in 2009 but a goal in junk time flattered his statistics.

Surjan said he was pleased with his overall performance, but still rued conceding an easy goal to his former under-18’s teammate in the second term.

“The Eagles’ forwards were all playing up the paddock. Mark raced back and I just lost him when the ball was coming in,” Surjan said after the game.

“He’s a very tricky little player. He’s been fantastic for West Coast all year and I have a lot of respect for Mark.

“I got told earlier in the week that I had the job on him, so I had to be diligent. It wasn’t as much about attacking for me this week, but more about beating my man and, hopefully, I did that.”

Surjan, who sits equal twelfth in the league (level with teammate Troy Chaplin) for one-percenters this year, also prevented at least two certain West Coast goals as a result of his relentless pressure and courageous smothers.

The rugged West Australian was dropped from the Power side in the middle of last season, but a change in focus has allowed him to regain his standing as an integral part of the developing defence.

“I’m not worried about getting possessions and that sort of thing anymore,” Surjan said.

“I’m just worried about playing my role for the team, which is stopping the opposition’s dangerous small forward. If I can do that and the team’s successful…I’m happy.”

Surjan said Sunday’s win was made even sweeter by his mum's (Jadrana) presence in the rooms after the game.

Jadrana Surjan still resides in Western Australia but has provided great support from across the border, including joining the ‘Support Mark Williams’ Facebook page which was set-up to try and help get the premiership coach reappointed.

“Mum loves Choco [Williams], she always has. He was my coach when I started playing AFL footy and he’s a great man,” Surjan said.

“It’s good to have your family come over for the big games. I grew up supporting West Coast, so it’s a pretty special win and having mum here makes it even more special.”