Jared Polec shrugs off 'mummy's boy' jibe from ex-Lions teammate Pearce Hanley Jared Polec at Brisbane Lions training at the Gabba. Picture: Josh Woning. PORT Adelaide recruit Jared Polec today avoided a public hit at his former Brisbane team-mates, in particular Irishman Pearce Hanley who labelled the South Australian as a "mummy's boy" for being part of the exodus from the Lions. "They are entitled to their opinions," said Polec in his first pubic appearance as a Power player after a long-running trade move from Brisbane. But Polec, 21, did admit his return to SA was prompted by homesickness after three seasons at Brisbane where he drafted as a No. 5 pick. "I left because I was homesick - I admit to that," said Polec who was separated from his twin brother Daniel while chasing his 16 games in three years as a Lion. I am at Port Adelaide and I am happy to be here. Polec dismissed today that he ever started an auction between the Power and the Crows saying: "My decision had nothing to do with money. I chose Port Adelaide because I always dreamed of playing for them. Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world's leading questionnaire tool. "This is where all my (football) heroes played," added Polec who admires the Power's inaugural AFL captain, Brownlow Medallist Gavin Wanganeen. Polec was further swung towards the Power by the promise of coach Ken Hinkley to deliver "tough love." "Ken said he would give me tough love which I really need - I need pushing," said Polec. He promised he would be straight up with me. And I've got to earn some respect (in the competition). Stunning time lapse images of the iconic Adelaide Oval transformation. Vision:Baulderstone/Orange Lane