(L-R) Liam Ryan, Paddy Ryder, Bradley Hill and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera ahead of the match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda at Adelaide Oval in round five, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

GATHER Round wraps up with Port Adelaide and St Kilda meeting on Sunday night, with the visitors already at risk of losing touch with the finals contenders even after its off-season spending spree.

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Port Adelaide (2-2) avoided adding to mounting concerns with its win over Richmond last week that ensured new coach Josh Carr begins his reign with at least an even win-loss record after starting the season with four matches against last year's bottom four sides.

The new-look Power are perhaps rebuilding on the run but will like their chances against a Saints outfit that they have beaten in 14 of their past 16 meetings.   

St Kilda (1-3) had the opportunity to lick its wounds during an early-season bye that has come after a sluggish start to a season that promised so much.

The Saints are yet to gel after bolstering their best 23 with some ambitious off-season moves but can now lay down a marker against a Power side that is widely expected to fall short of finals contention this year. 

Port Adelaide v St Kilda at Adelaide Oval, 6.45pm ACST
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Port has recalled key defender Todd Marshall after he overcame an ankle concern, with Mitch Zadow omitted from the side.

The Saints have recalled young midfielder Hugh Boxshall after he was dropped last week, while Hunter Clark is back after overcoming an adductor injury.

Veteran defender Liam Stocker will miss with concussion, with Dougal Howard omitted from the team.

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