Port can make finals: Westhoff

Port Adelaide forward Justin Westhoff expects sharp improvement at Alberton. Picture: Morne de Klerk. Source: Getty Images

PORT Adelaide utility Justin Westhoff believes he can find another gear under new coach Ken Hinkley and is optimistic the Power can make the finals in 2013.

Westhoff, who was a rising star nominee in his maiden year in 2007, felt Port was finally looking like they could play with the consistency they had talked about in years -- but has not been able to produce.

He was also confident he could continue to improve his own game, which has blended highlights with the forgettable for much of his career.

"Obviously there have been times in my game when I've reached that level, when I've been able to dictate games, but that hasn't been for enough games in a row,'' Westhoff said.

"And that's something I'll try to work on and hopefully I can bring that this year.

"And hopefully we can make finals, for sure.

"I think the last month it's really picked up another notch. We've had a really tough pre-season with Darren (fitness coach Darren Burgess) coming back, which has been a key for the club. It's put everybody in good stead to have a really good season.

"And with Ken, just with his professionalism and passion ... he just wants to get the best out of everybody and just wants to win and I think that's pervaded over everyone at the club.

"He's got the right guys on board and I think that's turned the club in the right direction. I think all the players and all the support staff are feeling that at the moment.''

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