Jonas ‘ready to go’ for Saints clash

Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas at Alberton Oval with Alberton Primary School students, from left, Owen, Thomas, Kaysee and Maddy. Picture Campbell Brodie. Source: News Corp Australia

PORT Adelaide defender Tom Jonas has declared himself ready to go for this Saturday's clash against St Kilda and hinted Travis Boak is also a chance to play.

Jonas revealed he has been battling the onset of osteitis pubis but a month of rehabilitation has him primed to return.

"It's going really well, I'm ready to go this week," Jonas said.

"I've just got to get through training (today) and then it's in the hands of the coaches whether I get a game this week.

"I was pretty keen to get back as quick as possible. Burgo, Kenny and the doctor made the decision to keep me out for a few weeks.

"That was probably the right thing to do. I've done as much rehab and as much work as I can and I'm feeling really good."

As for Boak, Jonas suggested the swollen ankle which forced the skipper from the field in the opening quarter against Melbourne last weekend is improving.

"He was really sore but he was able to play out the game and play really well," Jonas said.

"I saw Boaky today and he's moving pretty freely so I wouldn't write him off at this stage."

Port Adelaide Power skipper Travis Boak is recovering well from an ankle injury, but both he and defender Tom Jonas will have to get through training before they're risked against St Kilda.

The Saints were more than competitive in a nine point defeat against the Power at Alberton during the preseason.

Tom Clurey earnt a round one debut by performing well against Nick Riewoldt that day, but has since dropped out of the side.

Jonas earmarked Jack Hombsch for the job on the Saints champion this weekend and said it was important his team matched St Kilda's intensity around the ball.

"Jack Hombsch has got a great engine and is in really good form so he could get the job," Jonas said.

"St Kilda are really hard and tough inside. They actually beat us in the contested ball. They'll bring that this week."

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