Horne-Francis and Butters Race Against Time | Australia News

Jason Horne-Francis is racing against time to return for Port Adelaide’s clash with Melbourne after suffering a knee injury, with scans revealing bone bruising — a far better prognosis than feared. Assistant coach Stuart Dew says his availability is “touch and go,” stressing that medical staff will make the final call based on his recovery over the next few days. Meanwhile, Zak Butters, recovering from a syndesmosis injury, is also being eyed for a potential return against Essendon — possibly his last game before a move — though the club won’t rush him back. With Port Adelaide locked in fifteenth on the ladder, the focus now shifts to getting key players healthy ahead of future challenges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09420ae6e4cedcba