One community member flagged Todd Marshall as a potential late withdrawal this round, though another comment indicated he is playing forward per the press conference.

Todd Marshall is playing forward this week per coach press conference. Carlton are without Weitering, so Marshall is expected to help out Georgiades in attack. Role considered startable.

Todd Marshall returning to the Port Adelaide R11 team. Community comments that he gets straight back into form and hope coaches persevere with him as a defender rather than playing him forward for convenience.

Todd Marshall dropped from Port Adelaide AFL side, title of post confirms omission. Comments indicate Jack Watkins comes in as replacement and Marshall must compete for his spot in SANFL with Ratagolea and others. One comment notes Marshall had a poor game against the Crows and was coming off gastro.

Todd Marshall had a poor performance in Showdown 59, giving too much space to his direct opponent and displaying a lack of urgency. Multiple commenters called for him to be dropped, with one noting he appeared to be playing through illness. His defensive errors in the closing seconds were cited as costing Port Adelaide the match.

Todd Marshall was confirmed out at around 5:30pm on game day, well before bounce. SC owners unable to trade him out in time. Community frustration at the timing of the confirmed absence after lockout.

Marshall is listed as 'test' for Round 5 after a sprained ankle. One YouTube commentator claims he is confirmed back, but no official club or media confirmation. Reported training with main squad.