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Port Adelaide rested key forward Charlie Dixon at the weekend for the second - and not last time - this season. Again, the concept of working a squad rather than team takes greater significance.
Recruit Kirsty Lamb makes the move across the border knowing she will live out a childhood dream at Alberton, with her number choice another reminder of her love for Port Adelaide.
It is now a tactical rather than medical substitute who sits on the interchange bench. But is this system of reserves still relevant?
Yartapuulti on Friday evening will nominate its team 23 to host Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval for Sir Doug Nicholls round - and captain Connor Rozee's return is not the only big decision looming.
Since Port Adelaide's first genuine shot at goal in the AFL in 1997 - sealed with a running goal from Shayne Breuer - the challenge of accurately converting has tested many.