PORT Adelaide fans will see slightly less of Raging Bull Ollie Wines next season.

But the Power is hoping that while the gun midfielder will play at a lighter weight his on-field impact will be even bigger.

Big-bodied Wines — a revelation in his first two years at Port — plans to play at least 2kg lighter next season in a bid to increase his running power.

The early signs have been encouraging, with Wines, 20, being a “standout’’ at pre-season running sessions.

Wines, who at 187cm and 94kg and nicknamed Quadzilla by his teammates is built for strength rather than speed, finished fourth in the club’s 3km time trial for first-to-fourth year players on Monday.

And coaching director Shaun Hart believes Wines is on target to break the 10-minute barrier for the 3km run.

“Ollie’s looking a million bucks,’’ said Hart.

“His working on the track since being back this week has been superb and while he’s already an elite midfielder he’s becoming an elite runner as well.’’

Initially, Wines’ weight loss this off-season was by accident.

He suddenly and dramatically lost 6kg after an infection set in following the removal of wisdom teeth.

Pictures taken at training this week show he has noticeably trimmed down.

“Ollie was pretty sick there for a while,’’ Hart noted of Victorian Wines, who has played all 49 of Port’s matches since being selected at pick seven at the 2012 national draft.

After recovering, Wines stacked 3kg back on and, according to Hart, wants to add another kilo before the start of next season.

But the plan is to keep him at no more than 91-92kg as the game continues to evolve and more emphasis is put on running power.

“That 91-92kg region would be the ideal playing weight for Ollie, I would think,’’ Hart said.

“He’s running superbly at the moment and I’m sure he’ll soon push that 10-minute mark (for the 3km run).

“Ollie’s running power increased last year and it looks like he’ll take another step again next season.’’

Hart said Port is mindful that Wines’ greatest weapon is his brute strength and ability to win contested ball and clearances.

Of his 24.4 disposals average last season, 11.8 possessions were won in a contest. He also averaged nearly five clearances.

“So we need to be careful that he doesn’t lose too much weight and that it adversely affects his game,’’ Hart said.

“There has to be a balancing act there but we believe being at the 91-92kg range would be ideal for him.’’