What time is the AFL tonight? Port Adelaide vs Essendon start time, team lists and streaming options for Round 8

A crucial contest for both sides, with the winner staking genuine claims for a finals berth in 2023.

Port Adelaide are coming off a perfect month, winning their past four matches against some handy competition.

Essendon - who most expected to be near the bottom - have been one of the surprise teams so far this year and have shown they have the capabilities of taking it up to the elite sides, downing Melbourne in the midst.

Both coaches weren't afraid to make some tough for this round nine clash as a lot is on the line.

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The first bounce of the game between Port Adelaide and Essendon will be at 1:10pm AEST, at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

What time is the AFL today? Port Adelaide vs Essendon start time 

Sunday afternoon's game between Port Adelaide and Essendon will begin at 1:10pm AEST.

The game will be held at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

How to watch or livestream Port Adelaide vs Essendon

Fox Footy will broadcast Sunday afternoon's game.

Coverage on Fox Footy will start from 1:00 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 1:10 pm AEST. 

Kayo Sports will stream the game live. 

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Port Adelaide vs Essendon odds 

Port Adelaide are favoured to win this game, paying $1.50 to Essendon's $2.60 to win per BlueBet.

Port Adelaide vs Essendon round 8 team lists 

Port Adelaide's starting 22

INS: Todd Marshall, Tom Jonas

OUTS: Jase Burgoyne (Omitted), Ollie Lord (Omitted), Xavier Duursma (Injured)

Essendon's starting 22

INS: Alwyn Davey Jnr, Dyson Heppell

OUTS: Massimo D'Ambrosio (Omitted), Sam Durham (Suspension), Will Snelling (Omitted)