Cornes re-signed with the Power earlier in the week, ensuring he will play on into a 14th AFL season.
In his debut year since being drafted with pick no. 7 at last year's NAB AFL Draft, Wines has already become one of the club's most important players and said Cornes could take the credit for much of his success.
"He's the most experienced player at our club so the advice and knowledge his advice and knowledge is priceless," Wines said of the 2004 premiership player.
"I know myself and a lot of the other young guys go to him about football, but not just about football, about dealing with life.
"He's been enormous for me already and I'm looking forward to playing another year with him.
"He's an invaluable player for our team – he's so important."
Wines has enjoyed a dream debut season, averaging 20 disposals and four tackles a game. He leads the 2013 crop of rising stars for inside 50s.
Gold Coast standout Jaeger O'Meara is the only first-year player ahead of Wines for total disposals, tackles and clearances.
Wines' step up to the elite level has been undoubtedly helped by his mature physique. Still only 18, the 187cm midfielder already weighs 89kg.
He's avoided bulking up like most first-year players and has instead worked on his running capacity.
"Physically I thought I could handle it, [I'm] probably still lacking in fitness levels – a few more pre-seasons under my belt I think will definitely help," he said.
"I probably need to lean out a bit and really improve my aerobic capacity to challenge some of the top midfielders and really run a game out."
Wines has played every game for the Power this year, a remarkable effort given he's only completed one AFL pre-season.
He said the biggest toll he's felt during the season hasn't been on his body, but on his mind.
"Slowly you tire out a bit, even the last couple of years in my junior football I tired out, but I think a big part of it is feeling mentally tired," he said.
"My life and all footballers' lives are football 24/7 so I think it's good to refresh mentally and make sure you're not too drained.
"In pre-season it's all about getting that fitness base and getting the team structures [right] but now, during the season, there's a real emphasis on recovering and making sure that your body is ready to go."
Harry Thring is a reporter for AFL Media. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_Harry
