Steven Salopek

Taken with pick No.6 in the 2002 national draft, Salopek played 121 games for Port Adelaide across nine seasons and appeared in two finals series, including the 2007 grand final. Since retiring, Salopek has remained involved in the football community, coaching and developing young talent alongside Harford at St Kevin’s College. The 33-year-old has been assigned to the Blues’ backline and will give guidance to captain Bri Davey, Gab Pound and new draftee Jayde Van Dyk.

Salopek was on the Carlton AFLW coaching roster from 2019 to 2022.