TOP dog Port Adelaide is realising Ken Hinkley's get-what-you-deserve mantra in a full blown premiership assault faces the ultimate test against premier Hawthorn, says Jackson Trengove.
Port — basking in its best start to a season with a 7-1 win-loss record — hosts second-ranked Hawthorn in a red letter clash on May 24 at Adelaide Oval.
The move from 13th to fifth last year jump-started the club, but Trengove, 23, says the playing group and expectations are maturing rapidly.
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"The boys are a lot stronger and fitter than last year. This group is determined to go places," said 197cm Trengove, who outjumped 211cm Fremantle giant Aaron Sandilands to trigger Port's 18-point win on Saturday at Adelaide Oval.
"Making the finals was great for us, coming from a long way back but we have our eyes on bigger things.
Trengove competed in the ruck against Fremantle pair Zac Clarke and Aaron Sandilands. Source: Getty Images
"The boys are really working hard at getting better and winning games of footy. You get that feeling around a football club where something is starting to build."
Port has taken Hinkley's hard road to its lofty standing, says 86-game utility Trengove, and won't take the foot off the pedal.
"We feel confident that if we keep working to the game plan and doing what Ken asks we are going to challenge sides," said Trengove, also noting the evolution of "special' five-goal forward Chad Wingard.
"Ken's philosophy 'you get what you deserve' is something he has driven from day one since he came to the football club and we have jumped on board.
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"It has been two to three years worth of work and it is just starting now to tick over."
Victory against Hawthorn after the bye this weekend would catapult the Power to flag favouritism no-one envisaged before Hinkley arrived at Alberton.
Punters have backed Port from $1.95 into $1.75 favourites against the Hawks — now a $2.05 chance with tab.com.au.
"We have a big challenge after the bye with Hawthorn who we have looked up to as a powerhouse. In the back of the boys' minds the Hawks will be sitting there," said Trengove.
Trengove saves the day. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Corp Australia
However Trengove says it's a case of don't talk just do when it comes to winning Port's first flag in a decade.
There's a 2014 body count of premiership contenders including Geelong and Fremantle underscoring the Power's ruthless quest.
"Everyone plays football to win premierships and we are no different," Trengove said.
"Each week we have had a challenge, round two we had the Showdown, Geelong over here, West Coast away, Fremantle.
"Hawthorn after the bye will be a big challenge for us as they are such a big club."
Conquering a six-game losing streak in battle with the Dockers was evidence of genuine mental and physical progress.
"We couldn't play how we wanted to because of how good Fremantle were but we were finally able to break them down. We took our opportunities," Trengove said.
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