Swan Jude Bolton tackles Jack Newnes at Etihad Stadium today. Source: Getty Images
FOLLOW our live coverage of today's NAB Cup matches, with Port Adelaide taking on Melbourne and St Kilda locking horns with Sydney,
7:22pm AEDT- St Kilda 83 lead Sydney 67
THE Saints look home after three quick goals.
They got back in front through Clinton Jones, who was on the end of a string of handballs.
Then Farren Ray kicked a beautiful set shot goal from a tight angle to get out to a 10-point lead - the biggest lead they have had.
Trent Dennis-Lane then got in on the act to make it very tough for the Swannies.
Three minutes left at Etihad Stadium.
Mike Pike and Ben McEvoy do battle. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
7:13pm AEDT- St Kilda 63 lead Sydney 67
THE Saints have taken the lead at the Dome for the first time today.
Goalsneak Terry Milera marked and put it through from 30m out directly in front.
But the Swans hit back straight away through Jake Lloyd, who boots his second.
Lloyd kicks a long, lovely goal from a set shot.
It is all set for an exciting finish.
Leigh Montagna gets off a handball in front of Jude Bolton. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
6:55pm AEDT - St Kilda 57 trail Sydney 60 at THREE QUARTER-TIME
IT was a stellar quarter for St Kilda, who trail by three points at the final change.
Ahmed Saad kicked two goals for the quarter and looks lively up forward, while Daniel Hannebery has 25 disposals to the last change.
A big concern for St Kilda is Rhys Stanley, who looked to hurt his knee during the term.
He has gone down to the rooms but appears to be walking unaffected, so fingers crossed for Stanley.
Josh Kennedy handballs his way out of trouble. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source:
6:49pm AEDT - Melbourne 78 defeat Port Adelaide 75
THE Demons hold on to win by three points at Renmark. They lead by as much as 25 points in the final term, before the Power rallied.
They had their chances in the closing stages, but the Dees hold on.
Campbell Heath wins the ball over Luke Tapscott. Source: Getty Images
6:40pm AEDT - Port Adelaide 74 trail Melbourne 78, St Kilda 43 trails Sydney 52
Renmark: THE Power are coming home hard. The Demons looked home but the Power have gone bang. Six minutes remaining, can they do it? Hamish Hartlett has kicked two goals this term to get them back in it.
Etihad Stadium: THE Swans lead by 10 points at the Dome mid-way through the third term.
Lewis Jetta marks at Etihad Stadium. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
6:20pm AEDT - Port Adelaide 52 trail Melbourne 60, St Kilda 42 trail Sydney 50
Renmark: THE Power trail the Demons by eight points at the final change. They are right in it but will need to contain James Sellar, who has kicked five.
Etihad Stadium: AT half-time, Sydney lead St Kilda by eight points. Jude Bolton with 17 disposals is leading the way.
Hamish Hartlett under pressure Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser
6pm AEDT - Port Adelaide 52 trail Melbourne 53, St Kilda 42 trail Sydney 45
Renmark: THE Power have lifted in Renmark. Daniel Stewart has two goals this quarter to have the Power within a point. He has three for the game.
Etihad Stadium: SWANS veteran Jude Bolton is running riot at the Dome as the Swans lead by 22 points.
Jackson Trengove gets a kick away. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: The Advertiser
5:40pm AEDT - Port Adelaide 33 trail Melbourne 53 at HALF-TIME. St Kilda 8 trail Sydney 20 at QUARTER-TIME
Renmark: THE Demons have a 20-point lead over the Power at the main break. Sellar with four goals has been best on ground.
Etihad Stadium: THE Swans have some big names out, but their depth is on show here. Great start at the Dome. Luke Parker with 11 touches leads the way for Sydney.
Ted Richards marks against St Kilda. Source: Getty Images
5:21pm AEDT - Port Adelaide 33 trail Melbourne 47, St Kilda 6 Sydney 6
Renmark: THE Demond are chugging along, but the Power aren't going away. James Sellar has kicked four goals and is making life very difficult for the Power.
Etihad Stadium: WE'RE underway at the Dome. The Saints lead by a point in the early going.
5:05pm AEDT - Port Adelaide 15 trail Melbourne 27
PORT Adelaide are trying, but the Demons are executing much better.
And at quarter-time, they lead by two goals.
James Sellar up forward is creating headaches for the Power.
Campbell Heath wins the ball over Luke Tapscott. Source: Getty Images
4:46pm AEDT- Port Adelaide 8 trail Melbourne 19
JAMES Sellar gets his second goal for the day.
Melbourne are punishing Port Adelaide's mistakes.
The Power are playing too cute and it is hurting them.
4:41pm AEDT - Port Adelaide 7 trail Melbourne 13
DEAN Kent goals for Melbourne to extend the lead to two goals.
But the Power are able to reply through Ben Newton.
Good lively opening by both sides.
Paul Stewart wins the ball against Melbourne. Source: Getty Images
4:34pm AEDT - Port Adelaide 0 trail Melbourne 6
MELBOURNE are on the board.
Big man James Sellar takes a big mark and puts it straight through the middle.
Good start by the Dees in what are very hot conditions.
Power players warm up before tackling Melbourne. Source: Getty Images
PRE-GAME
HELLO and welcome to our live coverage of today's NAB Cup matches, starting with Port Adelaide versus Melbourne at Renmark at 4:30pm AEDT.
Then at 5:10pm AEDT, St Kilda take on Sydney at Etihad Stadium
The action continues at Patersons Stadium with West Coast taking on Collingwood at 7:40pm AEDT.
Don't miss a second of the action right here!
PORT ADELAIDE: Brendon Ah Chee, Nathan Blee, Matthew Broadbent, Danny Butcher, Tom Clurey, Sam Colquhoun, Hamish Hartlett, Campbell Heath, Justin Hoskin, Thomas Jonas, Matthew Lobbe, Kane Mitchell, Andrew Moore, Jake Neade, Ben Newton, Cameron O'Shea, Darren Pfeiffer, Jarrad Redden, Mason Shaw, Lewis Stevenson, Daniel Stewart, Paul Stewart, Matt Thomas, Jackson Trengove, Oliver Wines, Chad Wingard, Aaron Young.
MELBOURNE: Jesse Hogan, Colin Sylvia, James Strauss, Colin Garland, Cameron Pedersen, James Magner, Josh Tynan, Daniel Nicholson, Tom Gillies, Joel Macdonald, James Sellar, Jack Grimes, Michael Evans, Dom Barry, Dean Kent, Luke Tapscott, Aaron Davey, Neville Jetta, Troy Davis, Jake Spencer, Rory Taggert, Matt Jones, Dean Terlich, Tom Couch, Jack Fitzpatrick, Nathan Stark, Mitch Clisby.
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