Todd Marshall appears likely to come in, but whether Hinkley continues with Charlie Dixon remains to be seen.

There are reports that Jed McEntee could be the unlucky player to make way.

Zak Butters is a confirmed starter despite being subbed out last week with a rib injury.

Meanwhile, Hinkley expects to serve his contract to coach Port Adelaide next year regardless of the result of his club’s semi-final result

Hinkley is contracted until the end of next season but faces exiting the finals with consecutive defeats for a second-straight season should Port lose on Friday night.

“I’m not going to be a smart ass here in any way, shape or form – but I’m contracted,” Hinkley told reporters on Thursday.

“That is what the board have told me all the way through.

“They have shown me great support the entire journey. I trust that that will always be the same.”