Power defender Jasper Pittard will miss again. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser
PORT Adelaide defender Jasper Pittard will miss again this week with a hip injury.
Pittard was a late withdrawal from Port's victory over West Coast, which maintained their unbeaten streak.
But Power coach Ken Hinkley said despite five consecutive wins, Port hadn't regained respect after five barren seasons.
"I think that (respect) takes time,'' he said.
"We are in a position where we need to keep turning up each week and, as I say to the players, your behaviours, they will change your outcomes.
"And the outcome for us will be that we earn more respect if we continually turn up and play like we have been able to do so far.''
Power backman Jackson Trengove's broken foot could prompt them to elevate rookie Kane Mitchell for a second time.
Hinkley says Trengove expects to miss between eight and 10 games after having surgery on his right foot.
The key defender is likely to be placed on the long-term injury list, leaving an opening for Mitchell's return.
The West Australian recruit played in Port's initial three wins this season, having been elevated to the senior list when Nick Salter was injured.
Salter's return to fitness two weeks ago meant Mitchell, who impressed in three consecutive substitute
appearances, was forced back to the rookie list.
Hinkley said again recalling Mitchell to the senior squad was an option as Port prepare to play North Melbourne.
"It's certainly something we'll consider,'' Hinkley told reporters on Wednesday.
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