Adelaide Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 23 AFL game between Port Adelaide Power and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Port Adelaide Power vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 15, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Port Adelaide Power vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Port Adelaide Power vs Melbourne Demons Preview
Melbourne takes strong form to Adelaide Oval after a stirring 113-109 victory over ladder leader Fremantle. Kysaiah Pickett was influential with 27 disposals, 13 score involvements and two goals as the Demons strengthened their top-four challenge. Port Adelaide is searching for a response after a 167-70 defeat to Sydney extended its losing streak to five matches. The Power may also be without Jason Horne-Francis after the midfielder hyperextended his knee in the final term. Port won the corresponding contest last season by 25 points, when Mitch Georgiades kicked seven goals, but the teams enter this meeting on sharply different trajectories. Melbourne’s pressure and forward supply should create opportunities, with Jacob van Rooyen presenting as one of the leading candidates to open the scoring.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.22 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jacob van Rooyen at $8.50.