MELBOURNE’S Round 9 clash with Port Adelaide has had a time change.

The Thursday night encounter on the 30th of July, which was previously scheduled for 8:10pm EST, has been brought forward to 7:50pm EST.

A match-up between Carlton and Hawthorn has also been moved, now set to take place on the Friday night.

Fixture update: Dees set for four games in three weeks

Round 9 – Melbourne v Port Adelaide @ The Gabba

Details: Thursday, 30 July – 7:50pm EST

Broadcast: SEVEN

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