Nick Watson handballs under pressure from Jimmy Webster during the round 17 match between Hawthorn and St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on July 5, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

PORT Adelaide will look to keep its finals chances alive when it faces Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday night.

The Power recorded a much-needed win over Carlton last week to improve their win-loss record to 7-8.

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But they face a far tougher test against the Lions, who are 10-1-4 as they come off their bye.

Back-to-back losses to Adelaide and Greater Western Sydney led to questions over Brisbane, but it responded in emphatic style by beating Geelong before its bye.

Jack Lukosius will play his first game in three months for Port Adelaide and will be joined for the trip to the Gabba by Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines. Mani Liddy and Logan Evans have been omitted.

Darcy Gardiner, who will start the game as the sub, and Cal Ah Chee come into the Lions' side, while Bruce Reville and Will McLachlan are out. The Lions have also overlooked ruckman Oscar McInerney in favour of Darcy Fort.

Hugh Jackson is the Power's starting sub.

Brisbane v Port Adelaide at the Gabba, 7.35pm AEST

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Brisbane: Darcy Gardiner
Port Adelaide: Hugh Jackson

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Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Lions and Power at the Gabba

Meanwhile, Hawthorn continues its push with a clash against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium in the second Saturday night game.

The Hawks have won three straight games and sit at 10-5 as they fight for both a finals spot and top-four finish.

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The Saints (5-10) have shown some improved form in the past fortnight and almost upset Fremantle last week.

Hawthorn has regained James Sicily after the captain missed three matches with a hip problem, with James Worpel also back. Josh Weddle and Sam Butler both miss through injury.

Angus Hastie and Brad Hill return for the Saints, with Jack Carroll and Tobie Travaglia omitted.

Hill will start as the Saints' sub, while Seamus Mitchell is Hawthorn's substitute. 

St Kilda v Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium, 7.40pm AEST

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St Kilda: Bradley Hill
Hawthorn: Seamus Mitchell

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Geelong v Richmond at GMHBA Stadium, 4.15pm AEST

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Geelong: Bailey Smith (illness) replaced in selected side by Jack Bowes

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Geelong: Mitch Duncan
Richmond: Maurice Rioli jnr

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Essendon v Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium, 12.35pm AEST

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Essendon: Jade Gresham
Gold Coast: Alex Sexton

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