Alana Porter tries to break a tackle during Collingwood's clash against Port Adelaide in round seven, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

PORT Adelaide is knocking on the door of the top eight, and a win over Collingwood on Thursday night would go a long way towards the Power making their first AFLW finals campaign.

Port has won its past two matches and will be looking to make it three against the 17th-placed Pies.

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The Pies were decimated by injury early in the season but have steadily welcomed players back over recent weeks.

Veteran midfielder Kirsty Lamb returns for the Power, while small forward Grace Campbell is back for the Pies.