Gray may make debut against Lions

Sam Gray, second from the left, make play against Brisbane this weekend. Picture: David Cronin. Source: News Limited

PORT Adelaide director of coaching Shaun Hart has thrown up rookie Sam Gray as a potential inclusion for this Sunday's game against Brisbane.

The Power are down two small forwards because of injuries to Angus Monfries and Chad Wingard.

Hart said Cameron O'Shea, Aaron Young, Cameron Hitchcock and Gray — who would need to be upgraded from the rookie list — are "definitely in the mix for this week's game".

Gray, a 176cm midfielder who has starred in the SANFL with the Magpies in recent seasons, was selected in the rookie draft last year.

"I think he's acquitted himself magnificently since I've been here," Hart said.

"He's very diminutive there's no doubt about that but he's work ethic, his hunger for the contest — he just seems to have a good little package.

"I've also loved his ability to show real team care and to make sure he's making decisions for the team.

"I think Sam will definitely play a role for us this year."

The Power has a vacancy on its senior list after adding Mason Shaw to the long-term injury list a fortnight ago.

Hart indicated Andrew Moore, Lewis Stevenson and Ben Newton would all return from injury through the SANFL.

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