Polec proves he’s worth the fuss

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PORT Adelaide has hailed Jared Polec's standout midfield display against Essendon, with defender Jack Hombsch saying the former Lion had "added another element for us''.

Hombsch predicted Polec, who played just 16 games in three injury-riddled years at Brisbane, was on track to more than double that tally in his first year at Alberton.

Hombsch said Polec, 21, had been so impressive at training and in the club's two NAB Challenge fixtures that only an unforeseen injury would stop him from becoming a permanent fixture in the Power side.

"He's got everything to be a really good AFL player,'' Hombsch gushed about Polec, who had 23 disposals at 81 per cent efficiency in the 25-point win against the Bombers.

"He's extremely talented and is benefiting from getting a full pre-season under his belt.

"He's really handy and he's shown us all pre-season how good his finishing skills are.

"He, along with Mattty White, gives us that extra bit of pace and flair.''

Polec - the subject of an off-season tug-of-war between the Power and Crows - underlined his value against the Dons, showing why he was selected at pick five at the 2010 national draft.

His 23 disposals included nine score involvements and the game's only Supergoal and resulted in him scoring a whopping 115 SuperCoach points.

"His kicking is exceptional,'' Hombsch said.

"He hit a couple of forwards lace-out (against Essendon) and if he can keep his body right he'll be terrific for us.''

Port secured Polec for pick 34 at last year's draft and a swap of first round draft picks from 14 to 21.

Coach Ken Hinkley also praised his new midfield flying machine, who looks like a bargain investment.

"We're pretty happy with our decision with Jared, we're pretty pleased that he's playing for us," Hinkley said.

"From what he's doing, he's doing everything right and we look forward to him playing lots of footy for us.

"He knows that he's in an environment that will help him learn and keep him accountable to learning.

"That's not a reflection of where he's come from, that's just a reflection of a young man maturing.''

POWERFUL POLEC

Jared Polec's coming of age party

v Essendon

Disposals - 23

Contested Possessions - 8

Kicking Efficiency - 81%

Score Involvements - 9

Goals - 1

SuperCoach points - 115

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