MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 19 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and Adelaide Crows. The game kicks off at 3:20 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. Adelaide Crows game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday July 23, 2023 at 3:20 pm

Where: MCG

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Three losses from their last five games has left the Crows sitting four points adrift from the eight, making this Sunday’s trip to the MCG a must-win if they hold any hope of making finals.

The Crows have pulled off some big wins over the likes of Port and Brisbane this season, but this shapes as another serious litmus test against an in-form Demons outfit playing to cement their top four spot.

Melbourne prevailed over Brisbane last Friday night in a back-and-forth arm wrestle, leaping out to a comfortable lead, falling behind by 30 points, and roaring back to life in the fourth term.

It’s tough to know if that was a convincing performance or a troubling one, but as the old adage goes, good teams find a way to win games.

On the plus side, Melbourne’s ruck woes are seemingly over with Max Gawn healthy and back to form, while Christian Petracca’s insertion up forward has paid huge dividends in recent weeks.

The Crows have the firepower to match Melbourne, but with just one road win to their name against the Hawks in Tassie, it’s tough to trust them in the white shorts.

It’s also fair to wonder if Matthew Nicks’ young side has simply run out of legs towards the back end of the year, and with the second Showdown looming next week against the Power, maybe their heads might be elsewhere.

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