Prom the Port Phillip Review
Reported by Daniel Paproth
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FOOTBALL coaches generally don't like to look backwards but it's pertinent when it comes to Port Melbourne.
This time last year the Borough, then the reigning premiers, were in the throes of a mass exodus; 11 premiership players had departed. But it's a different story this time.
Sam Dwyer (Collingwood AFL), Stephen Brewer (Greenvale) and Adam Bentick (St Bernard's) have been the only senior departures amid several new signings, including a swag of players from the Oakleigh Chargers.
"The positive has been the recruiting," coach Gary Ayres said.
"We're very forward in that regard compared to this time last year. We've also decreased the injury list . . . there are limited numbers in the rehab room and we're a lot healthier than this time last year."
