Adelaide Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 3 AFL game between Port Adelaide and Melbourne Demons. 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 Port Adelaide vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 30, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Where: Adelaide Oval

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Far from a rivalry, but certainly a game that should hold plenty of feeling based on some close, low-scoring match ups in recent encounters.

Port has opened 2-0 with back-to-back wins over West Coast and Richmond, but it’s fair to say this shapes as a stiffer challenge against a Melbourne outfit with similar finals aspirations.

The Dees have come good following a disappointing Opening Round loss to the Swans, knocking off the Dogs and Hawks in comfortable fashion.

Simon Goodwin’s forward line has held up nicely behind Jacob van Rooyen and dead-eye Bayley Fritsch, while the midfield is cruising along in sixth gear led by Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver’s return to form.

The battle through the middle of the ground should prove fascinating with Zak Butters and Connor Rozee lining up opposite, but overall, I think the edge goes to the Dees when it comes to pressure.

Melbourne’s tackling has been lethal over the last fortnight, which in turn has helped them average close to 70 intercept marks a game – good for the seventh-most in the league.

Port has been the best side when it comes to scoring points, helped by the fact they’ve faced a pair of teams yet to win a game.

On the defensive side though, the Power rank low in terms of tackles and clearances, two areas that so far, have been strengths of Melbourne’s game.

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Port Adelaide vs Melbourne Demons Tip

Port Adelaide vs Melbourne Demons Teams

POWER

B: R.Burton, E.Ratugolea, B.Zerk-Thatcher

HB: L.Jones, A.Aliir, D.Houston

C: M.Bergman, W.Drew, T.Boak

HF: D.Byrne-Jones, T.Marshall, C.Rozee – C

F: J.Finlayson, C.Dixon, W.Rioli

FOLL: I.Soldo, O.Wines, Z.Butters

I/C: K.Farrell, J.Mead, J.Burgoyne, F.Evans, J.McEntee

EMG: D.Williams, D.Visentini, T.McKenzie

IN: J.McEntee

OUT: D.Williams (Omitted)

DEMONS

B: J.McVee, J.Lever, B.Howes

HB: T.Rivers, T.McDonald, C.Salem

C: E.Langdon, C.Petracca, C.Windsor

HF: T.Sparrow, B.Fritsch, K.Pickett

F: A.Neal-Bullen, J.van Rooyen, K.Chandler

FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Oliver

I/C: J.Billings, M.Hore, H.Petty, T.Woewodin, B.Brown

EMG: B.Laurie, A.Tomlinson, T.Fullarton

IN: T.Woewodin

OUT: S.May (Injured)