Adelaide Oval will play host to Friday's Round 10 AFL game between Port Adelaide Power and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 7:50 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: Friday May 19, 2023 at 7:50 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Port Adelaide Power vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Port Adelaide Power vs Melbourne Demons Preview
A top-four clash of epic proportions awaits on Friday night from the Adelaide Oval.
Scoring points hasn’t been a problem for Port or the Dees so far this year, setting up what could be a high-scoring finals-like clash with plenty to be learned.
After struggling for accuracy the week prior in a close shave against Essendon, the Power finally came good in front of the sicks, booting 20 goals in a massive win over North Melbourne.
The Dees also enjoyed a comfortable day at the office with a 54-point win over Hawthorn, a much-improved effort after surviving by the barest of margins against the Suns a week earlier.
At this point, there’s no question these two sides are genuine finals contenders, but like the market suggests, it’s tough to feel confident in either team outright.
Aside from kicking woes here and there, the Power and Dees remain among the best at getting the ball inside 50, but down back, Melbourne holds a clear advantage defensively as they have allowed the third-fewest goals to opponents.
The weather in Adelaide is worth keeping an eye on with rain and a low of nine degrees expected on Friday night, setting up what could be a low-scoring game.
The last eight meetings between these two sides have all gone under the total points number, so the trends support a close stalemate between two competition heavyweights.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.68 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Bayley Fritsch at $10.00.
Port Adelaide Power vs Melbourne Demons Teams
POWER
B: A.Aliir, T.McKenzie, T.Jonas – C
HB: R.Bonner, R.Burton, D.Houston
C: T.Boak, J.Horne-Francis, M.Bergman
HF: J.McEntee, C.Rozee, S.Powell-Pepper
F: D.Byrne-Jones, J.Finlayson, O.Lord
FOLL: S.Lycett, O.Wines, Z.Butters
I/C: D.Williams, W.Drew, K.Farrell, F.Evans
EMG: J.Mead, L.Jones, J.Burgoyne, T.Clurey
In: D.Byrne-Jones, S.Lycett
Out: T.Marshall (Injured), B.Teakle (Omitted), J.Mead (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: J.Bowey, S.May, M.Hibberd
HB: C.Salem, J.Lever, A.Brayshaw
C: T.Rivers, C.Oliver, K.Pickett
HF: E.Langdon, T.McDonald, J.Viney
F: C.Spargo, B.Grundy, B.Fritsch
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, C.Petracca, L.Hunter
I/C: J.van Rooyen, A.Neal-Bullen, K.Chandler, J.McVee
EMG: B.Laurie, J.Jordon, J.Smith, T.Woewodin
In: C.Salem, T.McDonald
Out: T.Sparrow (Suspension), H.Petty (Injured), J.Jordon (Sub)