 He belatedly received a third chance at the highest level, and was instrumental in the Power's third quarter charge.Fellow forward Gavin Wanganeen also figured prominently – having played for Port in the SANFL before being drafted by Essendon and becoming a Premiership player and Brownlow Medalist in 1993, he had rejoined Port and was the leading goal kicker in this grand final with 4 goals.His guernsey was later also stolen from the Port Adelaide rooms but was returned to him a decade later.