Tussle ... There was very little between the Demons and Power in Renmark. Source: News Limited
Key forward James Sellar kicked five goals to inspire Melbourne Demons to a two-point triumph over Port Adelaide in Sunday's NAB Cup game in South Australia's Riverland region.
| 0.2.3 (15) | Q1 | 0.4.3 (27) |
| 0.5.3 (33) | Q2 | 0.8.5 (53) |
| 0.8.4 (52) | Q3 | 0.9.6 (60) |
| 1.10.7 (76) | Q4 | 0.12.6 (78) |
| Daniel Stewart 3 | James Sellar 5 |
| Hamish Hartlett 2 | Aaron Davey 3 |
| Sam Colquhoun 1 | Dean Kent 2 |
| Jake Neade 1 | Michael Evans 1 |
| Ben Newton 1 | Luke Tapscott 1 |
| Chad Wingard 1 | |
| Aaron Young 1 |
The Demons held off a fast-finishing Port to win 0.12.6 (78) to 1.10.7 (76) before more than 3,000 spectators in Renmark.
Sellar's haul was supported by three goals from evergreen Aaron Davey while James Magner and Neville Jetta were prominent as Melbourne lodged their first win from three outings this pre-season.
Port forward Daniel Stewart booted three goals, with rookie Kane Mitchell and first-year players Oliver Wines and Sam Colquhoun among their best.
The Demons were without co-captains Jack Grimes (rested) and Jack Trengove (foot), while regulars Jack Watts, Chris Dawes, Mark Jamar, Nathan Jones and Jeremy Howe were rested.
But after Sellar kicked the initial goal of the game, Melbourne never relinquished their lead in a match played in 30 degree heat.
The Demons led by three goals at half-time, 0.8.5 to 0.5.5, against an inefficient Port, who couldn't capitalise on having more disposals and more entries into their attacking 50 metre arc in the opening half.
But the Power's Stewart sparked a revival in the third term as Port crept within two points - only for Sellar to then boot his fifth goal and restore Melbourne's advantage.
The Demons extended their lead to 19 points early in the final quarter when Davey snared his third major to seemingly seal victory.
But Port came steaming home, with a super goal from Hamish Hartlett helping reduce the margin to the final two points.
Melbourne host St Kilda on Saturday while Port travel to Alice Springs to meet West Coast on Saturday night as the NAB Cup continues.
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