Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr has said the thrilling victory over Hawthorn on Sunday still displayed underlying issues for the team.

“We didn’t feel that we played overly well, especially in that first half,” Carr said.

The Power are conscious that it has missed the chance at victories over Collingwood, the Crows, and nearly over the Hawks.

“We’re by far not a finished product of where we think we can get to and where we’re at,” Carr said today.

“We don’t shy away. We don’t think we’re playing the best football that we’ve ever played. But we’re playing good enough football to get the job done right now, with a focus on getting better.”

Carr praised stand-in captain Zak Butters’ exceptional performance in the final term on Sunday, which saw him have 17 disposals.

“He’s obviously a special player. And he’s competitive, and obviously everyone likes to win, but he’s got a bit more of that in him,” Carr said.

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Jason Horne-Francis will play his 50th game on Saturday against his former club North Melbourne in Hobart.

Key players Ollie Wines and Connor Rozee are expected to return to the lineup, Wines after a heart scare and Rozee a hamstring injury.

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