James Sellar kicked five goals as Melbourne beats Port Adelaide by two points James Sellar starred for Melbourne against Port Adelaide. Port Adelaide's Jackson Trengove gets a kick away against Melbourne. KEY forward James Sellar kicked five goals to inspire Melbourne to a two-point triumph over Port Adelaide in the NAB Cup today. 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. Chad Wingard gets his kick away. 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. Kane Mitchell fires off a handball. 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 pre-season cup continues.