Chad Wingard has slotted three goals for Port Adelaide who have overcome a plucky Brisbane by 40 points to take fourth spot on the AFL ladder.

Midfielder Ollie Wines (29 disposals, two goals) was instrumental in Port’s 18.13 (121) to 12.9 (81) win on Saturday at Adelaide Oval.

Brisbane trailed by only three points late in the second term, but Port booted seven of the next nine goals to seize momentum.

Wines formed a commanding midfield with Brad Ebert (24 disposals) and Sam Powell-Pepper, whose impressive debut season continued with two goals, five tackles and 16 disposals.

Winger Jared Polec collected 21 possessions before leaving the field late with an apparent hamstring strain.

Defenders Matthew Broadbent (20 disposals) and Darcy Byrne-Jones were prominent as the Power went to a seven-five win-loss record.

Wingard’s triple treat was supported by two goals each from Paddy Ryder, Robbie Gray and Aaron Young.

Brisbane (two wins, 10 losses) remain last on the ladder but showed some promise under first-year coach Chris Fagan.

Onballer Dayne Zorko (32 possessions, 12 tackles, two goals) was superb, Ryan Bastinac slotted three goals in his 21 disposals and Ryan Lester and Dayne Beams were industrious.

Emerging talent Eric Hipwood booted two eye-catching goals after his side was jumped early – Port kicked three goals in the opening 10 minutes and appeared set for a big win.

But the visitors clawed their way back and, when the lively Zorko goaled 20 minutes into the second term, they were only three points down.

However, the Power snatched two crucial late goals to take a steadying 15-point lead into halftime.

Port, before 31,722 spectators, turned up the heat in the third quarter with six goals to four, stretching their advantage to match-defining 28 points at the final change.