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Gary Ablett ... vows to come out swinging against Port Adelaide. Source: Kym Smith / News Limited
Shaking hands is a problem for AFL star Gary Ablett but the Gold Coast Suns captain has vowed to come out swinging against old mate Ken Hinkley's Port Adelaide at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night.
"It was funny after the game," Ablett said on Tuesday nursing a swollen right hand.
"It was a little awkward because I went up to shake their hands and they were going in with the right hand and I was going with the left.
"I had to explain to a few of them that I hurt my hand during the game (but) it's good now."
Ablett said X-rays had cleared him of any fractures and follow-up scans on Monday had not revealed any major damage.
He was not sure how the hand was injured against the Lions but seemed certain he would run out against the Power.
"I've got to get through training Wednesday night but the hand's not feeling too bad," he said.
"I can't really clench it yet but I'm sure it'll be fine for the weekend.
"I remember running out of a pack (against the Lions) and the hand felt a bit sore and I wasn't sure if someone stood on it or it was a knock."
Ablett is set to line up against the man he considers a "second father" - former assistant coach at both Geelong and Gold Coast, Hinkley.
In his first head coaching role, Hinkley has guided Port to an impressive 3-0 season start - but isn't getting ahead of himself judging by a cheeky text to Ablett.
"I got a text from Ken this morning asking who I'd like for him to play on me," Ablett smiled.
"And the end of the text said something like 'please take it easy on us'.
"I always knew he was going to be a great coach so it's a great challenge for us and hopefully we can have our second win and give them their first loss."
Ablett admitted being relegated to a 1-3 record after this weekend would be a blow after the Gold Coast had been handed a favourable early-season draw.
"We know we've got a great opportunity this week. We can make it 2-2 and set our season up," he said.
Meanwhile, Ablett was on Tuesday announced as the new AFL Queensland ambassador for community football.
In other news, the Suns are sweating on scan results for ruckman Charlie Dixon (Achilles).
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