Initially signed by the Mariners at the tail end of their inaugural season as a short-term injury replacement, AIS graduate Porter has since been established as one of the Mariners’ most versatile and consistent players. Born and raised on the Central Coast, Porter is perhaps the most exciting talent to emerge from the local football scene since his former Mariners team-mates Damien Brown and Andrew Clark. Comfortable in defence or midfield, Porter has been capped by his country at Under 20 level and a was a squad member of the Qantas Under 23’s 2008 Olympic Games qualification campaign.