SUNDAY AFTERNOON'S clash between Port Adelaide and Carlton will have perfect conditions.

Although possible showers have been forecast for Melbourne, the weather at Etihad Stadium will be fine.

While westerlies of up to 30 km/h are expected to blow through the Victorian capital, there will be no wind at Etihad either.

There will be overcast metal.

Yes, while it was up in the air as to whether the AFL would close the roof on Sunday, the stadium's management confirmed the lights would be on at Etihad when the Power takes on the Blues.

 

Port Adelaide takes on Carlton at 1.10pm (AEST)

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