Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 24 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Port Adelaide Power. The game kicks off at 12:20 pm with Port Adelaide Power heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Port Adelaide Power game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 23, 2026 at 12:20 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power Odds

Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power Preview

Essendon must respond after a slow start contributed to a 112-76 loss to Sydney. Vigo Visentini showed promise with 19 disposals, nine marks and a goal, while Will Setterfield gathered 32 touches and remained involved in the Bombers’ better passages. Port Adelaide was also comprehensively beaten, falling 132-56 to Melbourne, and now faces uncertainty around Zak Butters while Aliir Aliir is unavailable after concussion. Port dominated the Round 2 meeting 133-70, but neither side arrives with much momentum. Essendon’s young group has an opportunity to finish the season positively at Marvel Stadium, although its long run of poor results in Victoria remains a concern. Port’s greater midfield experience and Mitch Georgiades’ presence inside 50 should be enough to steady the visitors in a scrappy contest.