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Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power AFL Round 24 Tips - Injury-Hit Power Still Too Strong

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Last updated: Wed 19 Aug 2026 10:26

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Port Adelaide tipped to win by 1-39 points against Essendon.
Key players: Georgiades (3+ goals), Wines (25+ disposals) expected to shine.
Scrappy, low-scoring game predicted as both teams seek strong finish.
The game will be played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, 23rd August with the ball up at 12:20 PM AEST

Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power

Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power, Round 24 2026 - Expert Prediction

This is a scraping the bottom of the barrel clash, Essendon can avoid finishing outright last with a win, while Port Adelaide are simply trying to end a miserable second half of the season on a positive note.

Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power, Round 24 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head Stats
Essendon Bombers Form Analysis
Port Adelaide Power Form Analysis
Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power Team List & News
Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2026 Round 24 FAQ's

Port destroyed Essendon by 63 points the last time these two met back in Round 2 this year. While the Power have fallen off a cliff since with six straight losses and an injury list full of big names, Essendon's own season has been even worse, with just 2 wins from 22 games.

Essendon were thouroughly beaten by Sydney last week but ruckman Vigo Visentini was one of the few bright spots in just his 4th AFL game, taking 14 hitouts and kicking his first career goal. Port Adelaide were run over by Melbourne 56 to 132 at Adelaide Oval for their sixth straight defeat, though Mitch Georgiades (4 goals) and Ollie Wines (a season-high 31 disposals) both still delivered individually.

Port have been thrashed by top-eight sides like Fremantle, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, but kept things tight against more moderate opposition, losing by just 12 to GWS and 14 to St Kilda. Essendon, sitting dead last, fit that "moderate opposition" bracket far better than the good teams that have been running Port off the park.

The game looks to be a scrappy, low-scoring arm wrestle rather than a scoring bonanza. Port have also won 9 of the last 10 meetings between these clubs and the class gap and recent head-to-head dominance is enough to lean on the Power getting the job done, just not comfortably.

Take Port Adelaide to win by 1-39 points, Mitch Georgiades for 3+ goals, and Ollie Wines for 25+ disposals at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Favourites winning by 1-39 points has been the most common single outcome in the competition this season, hitting in 44% of games.
Mitch Georgiades has kicked 58 goals this season with a 2.3 per game average and a 4-goal haul against Melbourne last week.
Ollie Wines posted a season high 31 disposals, 8 clearances and 7 tackles last week and has barely dipped below 20 disposals in a game all year.
Port have been genuinely competitive against similarly placed sides, losing by just 12 to GWS and 14 to St Kilda.

Head to Head Stats

Port Adelaide lead the all-time series 25 wins to 15 and have won 9 of the last 10 meetings, most recently thumping Essendon 20.13 (133) to 10.10 (70) in Round 2 this year.

Essendon Bombers Form Analysis

Essendon went down to Sydney 11.10 (76) to 17.10 (112) at the MCG last week, with Vigo Visentini standing out in just his 4th AFL game having 14 hitouts, 9 marks and his first career goal, while Nate Caddy kicked 3 goals. Essendon sit bottom of the ladder at 18th (2-20) and can avoid the wooden spoon with a win here, though Darcy Parish (calf) has been ruled out for the season and Sam Durham remains sidelined with soreness.

Port Adelaide Power Form Analysis

Port Adelaide were thumped by Melbourne 8.8 (56) to 20.12 (132) at Adelaide Oval last weekend, their sixth straight loss, though Mitch Georgiades (4 goals) and Ollie Wines (31 disposals, a season high) both stood out individually. Aliir Aliir was concussed by a high hit from Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen during his 200th-game milestone and has been ruled out for the season finale. Port sit 15th at 6-16 with an extensive injury list that includes Jack Lukosius, Connor Rozee, Jason Horne-Francis and Josh Sinn all done for the season.

Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power Team List & News

Essendon Bombers Team News: Zach Merrett has been cleared to play after an eye knock against Sydney, but Darcy Parish (calf) has been ruled out for the season and Sam Durham remains out with soreness; Xavier Duursma, Brayden Fiorini, Lewis Hayes, Nic Martin, Archie May, Jordan Ridley and Sullivan Robey are already done for the year.

Port Adelaide Power Team News: Aliir Aliir (concussion) is ruled out for the season finale, while Zak Butters (ankle) is a test to play what could be his last game for the club; the Power's injury list also includes season-ending issues for Jack Lukosius, Connor Rozee, Jason Horne-Francis, Josh Sinn, Kane Farrell, Ollie Lord and Esava Ratugolea, with Darcy Byrne-Jones returning from suspension.

(Full 22-man team lists to be added once officially confirmed by both clubs ahead of Sunday's game.)

Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2026 Round 24 FAQ's

How to watch Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2026 Round 24?
You can watch the Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2026 Round 24 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.
How to buy tickets to Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2026 Round 24?
To buy tickets to the Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power AFL 2026 Round 24 game check the AFL website or the official Essendon Bombers site.

Verdict

Essendon v Port Adelaide

Take Port Adelaide to win by 1-39 points, Mitch Georgiades for 3+ goals, and Ollie Wines for 25+ disposals at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

Port Adelaide 1-39

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