MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 23, 2026
PORT ADELAIDE
V
MELBOURNE
FIRST BOUNCE
Adelaide Oval
2026-08-15T10:10:00Z
Preview
Port Adelaide vs Melbourne – Round 23, 2026
The Port Adelaide Power face the Melbourne Demons in Round 23 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Adelaide Oval.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Port Adelaide
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Richards | Finger | 1-2 weeks |
| Zak Butters | Ankle | 2-3 weeks |
| Logan Evans | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Kane Farrell | Groin | Next Season |
| Mani Liddy | Hip | Next Season |
| Ollie Lord | Knee | Next Season |
| Jack Lukosius | Baker's cyst | Next Season |
| Ewan Mackinlay | Knee | Next Season |
| Sam Powell-Pepper | Training block | Next Season |
| Esava Ratugolea | Knee | Next Season |
| Connor Rozee | Hamstring | Next Season |
| Josh Sinn | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Jack Watkins | Hamstring | TBC |
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jed Adams | Knee | Next Season |
| Jai Culley | Knee | Next Season |
| Brody Mihocek | Neck | Next Season |
| Andy Moniz-Wakefield | Knee | Next Season |
| Blake Howes | Arm | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles/back | TBC |
| Kade Chandler | Hand | Test |
| Latrelle Pickett | Concussion | Test |
| Daniel Turner | Ribs | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Port Adelaide
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/26 | Sydney | L 167 - 70 |
| 1/8/26 | GWS | L 63 - 75 |
| 26/7/26 | Brisbane | L 126 - 67 |
| 18/7/26 | Fremantle | L 75 - 103 |
| 11/7/26 | St Kilda | L 87 - 73 |
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/26 | Fremantle | W 113 - 109 |
| 2/8/26 | Gold Coast | W 105 - 114 |
| 24/7/26 | Geelong | L 97 - 117 |
| 18/7/26 | North Melbourne | W 76 - 92 |
| 12/7/26 | Richmond | W 111 - 65 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Player Stats
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Team Lists
Port Adelaide
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Melbourne
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