Grundy's absence has created an opening for towering ruckman Will Green to finally make his debut, almost three years after he was drafted. Pick 16 in the 2023 draft, Green has started to thrive in the VFL and is coming off recording 41 hit-outs against GWS in the Swans' last match. Injuries have hit Port hard during Josh Carr's first season as coach since taking over from Ken Hinkley. Butters desperately wants to play again this season despite Port (6-14) being out of contention for a wildcard spot. "More likely the last game than next week, but there's still a lot of water to go under the bridge."