Port Adelaide will be out to consolidate third spot on the AFL ladder when they entertain eighth-placed Carlton, who will be looking to cut a four-point gap between the two teams.

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Carlton will be desperate to snap a two-game losing streak when they face Melbourne in a massive game at the MCG on Thursday evening.

AFL ladder-leaders Geelong face another test of their premiership credentials when they take on Carlton at the MCG on Saturday.