MELBOURNE has confirmed its team to face Port Adelaide in tomorrow’s official practice match at Alberton Oval.
The clash will mark the Demons’ second-last hitout of the pre-season as they continue preparations for Round 1.
New recruits Jordyn Allen, Lauren Clifton and Mia Austin will have another opportunity to build chemistry with their new teammates in match conditions as they continue to settle into the red and blue.
Top-up players Jorja Livingstone, Jemmika Douglas Acacia Sutton have also been given the opportunity to feature in the practice match.
Eliza McNamara will take to the field fresh from signing a contract extension that will keep her at the club until at least the end of 2028.
Grace Beasley will not feature after suffering an ACL injury.
Official Practice Match | Port Adelaide v Melbourne
Location: Alberton Oval
Date: Saturday 25 July
Time: 11:30am AEST
See selected team below:
| B | T. Gillard | S. Taylor | |
| HB | S.Lampard | J. Allen | L. Clifton |
| C | E.McNamara | K.Hore | A. Bannan |
| HF | M. Mahony | M.Fitzsimon | G.Gall |
| F | M. Austin | A. Pisano | |
| R | J. Hose | O. Purcell | T.Hanks |
| INT | J. Douglas | P. Paxman | M. O'Hehir |
| INT | S. Heath | A. Dethridge | A. Sutton |
| INT | J.Livingstone |
