Port Adelaide co-captain Ollie Wines is firming for an AFL return as players publicly renew their faith in coach Ken Hinkley.

Wines has missed the past two games because of a broken thumb and completed ball work ahead of Port’s away fixture against Essendon on Saturday.

The Power enter the MCG clash in 10th spot and needing a win to remain in finals contention but experienced onballer Tom Rockliff says players have no reason to lose any faith in Hinkley.