Marvel Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 3 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Port Adelaide. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Port Adelaide heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Port Adelaide game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday March 27, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Preview

Essendon heads into a must-win showdown after a tough start to the season. Their struggles were evident in last week’s heavy defeat to Adelaide, where they turned the ball over 69 times and failed to generate enough inside-50 entries. Port Adelaide, coming off a strong win over Richmond, will aim to exploit these weaknesses. Despite a shaky second half against the Tigers, the Power’s forward line—spearheaded by Mitch Georgiades and Willie Rioli—poses a significant threat to Essendon’s defense. If the Bombers fail to clean up their ball use, they could be in for another difficult outing. Port Adelaide’s strength in intercepts may prove decisive in securing a hard-fought victory.

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