Jeremy Finlayson will take no further action in the 2024 season with a laceration to his spleen suffered against the Gold Coast on Sunday.
Port Adelaide ruled the 28-year-old Yorta Yorta man out for the remainder of their campaign, who faces a lengthy period required to mend despite avoiding surgery.
As confirmed by the Power on Tuesday, Finlayson began suffering sternum pain after a collision in their round 18 loss to the Suns, which worsened post-match before his condition improved overnight.
Scans later confirmed a small and stable laceration to his spleen.
The setback deepens Port's already considerable injury list, and could make life more difficult for Finlayson with his current deal expiring at the end of the year.
The key forward has been in-and-out of the starting side and sat out for a period with suspension earlier in the season as the Power have let slip on a strong start to the year and are now at risk of missing the finals.
The former Giant slotted 38 majors last season, but has averaged just one goal per game in 2024.
Lachie Jones is also set to miss the Power's match with Richmond under concussion protocols following a tackle that handed Gold Coast's Alex Davies a three match ban in Monday's MRO results.
Jason Horne-Francis was put on notice by Port coach Ken Hinkley following a below-standard afternoon against the Suns.
The 21-year-old managed just nine touches and gave away a number of free kicks prompting some commentary from Hinkley in his post-match press conference, despite adding two goals on the score sheet.
"Jase is a young player, and he's learning all the time, and he's got to be better than he was today in some moments. There's no doubt about that, and we won't accept that that's okay," Hinkey said.
"He's learned a lot, but he's still got a lot more to learn. And I think that's I think that's clear when you get a young player who's developing.
"He's an aggressive player who seeks out body contact sometimes, and once you let the opposition get a look at it, they they to come after you a little bit more. Jason's learning to deal with that, and he has to get better."
