Essendon captain Jobe Watson is right to keep playing despite his peptides admission, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says.

The Power coach says he has no problems with his club facing a Watson-led Essendon in Melbourne on Sunday.

Bomber skipper Jobe Watson has been under pressure since his admission. Credit:Pat Scala

"I have great faith the AFL will make the decisions that are right for the competition," Hinkley told reporters on Thursday.

"I have no problem playing against anyone they put up at the moment and I respect Jobe Watson, I think he is a great player, great person.