Port Adelaide has confirmed one early change to its team with veteran Kane Cornes to be rested and Nathan Krakouer selected to play after being promoted from the rookie list.

With Jarman Impey also missing due to a strained hamstring, Krakouer’s impressive SANFL form could mean a like for like change in the Power structure.

Meanwhile Cornes’ absence will come as part of an ongoing strategy to keep the veteran fresh.

"Kane and I have had really good conversations right through the pre-season - almost from the end of last season, really - about this year of football for him," Ken Hinkley told Port Adelaide’s club website.

"One of the things we talked about was managing the most amount of football from him as we possibly could, at the highest standard possible.

"We're very mindful that in those decisions, you have to put things in place at a point where you just have to back them in and go with them, that's what we've done here with Kane.

"We expect Kane to come back into the side next week, no problems at all, but we are managing and controlling the loads he has this year."