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Jaques, Daniel
28 games, 1 goal (1997-1998)

Born in Alice Springs, Daniel Jaques played for Cootamundra and Wagga Tigers before moving to Adelaide to try his luck at Port. A ruckman, Jaques showed promise in his two seasons at Port, including a great game on Sturt's Simon Feast in the 1998 Grand Final which led the way to another Premiership, before drifting from the scene.

James, Max
156 games, 175 goals (1971-1977 & 1983-1984)

Leading Goalkicker: 1972 (62 goals)
Simpson Medallist: 1977

In the mid 1970s, Max James was renowned as one of the best Centre Half Forward's in Australia. A strong mark and big kick, James starred for Port Adelaide and South Australia and had Victorian teams lining up to sign him. Following an excellent 1977 season, capped by a near miss in the Magarey Medal, James eventually signed with South Melbourne for, at that time, the largest transfer fee ever.

Unfortunately James was hampered by injuries in his stint with South Melbourne but still managed to play some good football without ever living up to the lofty standards he set at Port Adelaide.

James returned to Port Adelaide in 1983 for two final injury interrupted seasons with the Magpies before retiring. His son Heath is currently playing for the Sydney Swans but has also found himself spending more time in the medical room than on the ground.

James, Roger
101 games, 64 goals (1997-2002)

Johncock, Graham
18 games, 5 goals (2001-2002)

Johnston, Russell
207 games, 72 goals (1981-1990)

Captain: 1986-1990
Best & Fairest: 1989
Jack Oatey Medallist: 1989

At the end of the 1980 season, Port Adelaide recruiters searched around Australia for an experienced ruckman to assist with their premiership defence. The recruiters astutely returned with former Collingwood tall man Russell Johnston, who would prove to be one of the greatest ruckman in Port Adelaide's long history.

Johnston immediately fitted into the Port style of play, helping the Magpies to the 1981 premiership as well as making the South Australian side in his first year. After going close a number of times, Johnston finally won a much deserved Best and Fairest Award in 1989, the same year he won the Jack Oatey Medal for best on ground in Port's crushing Grand Final win. His continued contribution and leadership around the ground was recognised when he was awarded the captaincy in 1986, a position he held until his retirement in 1990.

After retiring, Johnston moved to Queensland but will always be remembered as one of the greatest in a long line of Magpie big men.

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