NEW recruit Tom Rockliff has earned an immediate elevation into Port Adelaide’s leadership group following his high profile move from Brisbane.

The former Lions skipper joined the Power as a free agent last October, clearly impressing the club’s playing and coaching group to become one of two leadership group additions.

Charlie Dixon also earns a promotion to the seven-man group ahead of his third season with Port Adelaide, having moved from Gold Coast prior to the 2016 campaign.

Travis Boak remains Port Adelaide captain, making it his sixth season at the helm.

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Brad Ebert, Hamish Hartlett and Tom Jonas have retained their place in Port Adelaide’s leadership group, with the departed Jackson Trengove the only omission.

“Travis was clearly the person we wanted to captain the club in 2018,” Port Adelaide footy boss Chris Davies said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Ollie is maturing every year and showed last year that he’s an outstanding leader. We have every expectation he’ll strengthen his talents in that area with each year that goes by.

“Charlie has done everything right since arriving here and has made a significant impression throughout the club. He’s a strong, positive influence.

“And Tom has come to the club from Brisbane and, within a matter of months, has shown our players that he’s a leader among them. The coaching group too, has been rapt with his character and commitment.”

PORT ADELAIDE LEADERSHIP GROUP

Travis Boak (Captain)

Ollie Wines (Vice Captain)

Tom Rockliff

Charlie Dixon

Brad Ebert

Hamish Hartlett

Tom Jonas