Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney bursts forward against Port Adelaide. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images
2.27pm: Demons 44 - Power 73
THE case for goal line video technology is mounting with contentious marks being paid to Port Adelaide sharpshooter Jay Schulz and Melbourne utility Cameron Pederson.
Schulz was awarded a mark on the goal line despite an inconclusive review.
Moments later, Pederson clunked a strong mark next to the goal post which looked at real speed to have crossed the line.
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The Power dominated the first half setting up a 29-point buffer at the main break.
Paul Stewart booted three goals while Kane Cornes leads the Power with 14 disposals.
Meanwhile, debutant Jack Viney is the pick of the Demons with 15 touches -- 12 contested -- and a goal to his name.
The tough as teak midfielder also has four clearances to his name.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Jay Schulz of the Power takes a mark during the round one AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 31, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) Source: Herald Sun
2.04pm: Demons 31 - Power 58
MELBOURNE continues to find a way of keeping up with Port Adelaide at the MCG today.
The Power have made all the early running but until now have been unable to shake the pesky - at times outclassed - Demons.
Goals to Shannon Byrnes and Jeremy Howe, his second, cut the margin to 27 points midway through the second term.
Port Adelaide has kicked three goals in the term, its last in somewhat controversial circumstances with Jay Schulz awarded a mark on the goal line.
Schulz, who launched over the pack, looked to clunk the ball over the line. The umpires paid the mark despite a video review showing Schulz, his Demon's stepladder and the football clearly over the line.
Regardless, it was a goal, and great mark, either way. Play on!
1.49pm: Demons 19 - Power 45
ALL Port Adelaide and Melbourne's Jack Viney in the first quarter with the Power running rings around the hapless Demons.
The boom father-son prospect leads the Demons with nine disposals.
But the Power look superior to their rivals with Hamish Hartlett on track for a best on ground performance.
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The classy midfielder has 10 disposals and two goals early in the second quarter.
Mitch Clark made a welcome return to senior footy kicking two goals in as many minutes during the first quarter.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Hamish Hartlett of the Power passes the ball during the round one AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and Port Adelaide Power at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 31, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images
1.34pm: Demons 13 - Power 27
MELBOURNE spearhead Mitch Clark has made a welcome return to senior footy kicking two goals in a hurry to claw the Demons back within striking distance.
Port Adelaide made all the early running at the MCG with midfielders Hamish Hartlett, Brad Ebert, Kane Cornes and young gun Olli Wines dominating the stoppages.
Clark's timely goals helped the Demons get back in the match before Power sharpshooter Jay Schulz's courageous mark in the goal square.
It took Melbourne about four minutes of play to register its first kick, a free kick to co-captain Jack Grimes at half-back.
PRE-GAME
Melbourne lines up as selected in today's match against Port Adelaide at the MCG.
The Demons will unveil prized recruits Jack Viney and No.4 pick Jimmy Toumpas in the Easter Sunday clash.
Port Adelaide also boasts a couple of new faces including No.7 pick Olli Wines and mature-aged recruit Kane Mitchell who will start as the substitute.
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Demon Sam Blease will also start on the pine wearing the green substitute's vest.
Melbourne will join Port Adelaide in wearing black armbands today in memory of Power midfielder John McCarthy.
The former Collingwood and Sorrento utility fell to his death while on holidays in Las Vegas with Power teammates last year.
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