MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Brisbane vs Essendon – Round 18, 2026
The Brisbane Lions face the Essendon Bombers in Round 18 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Gabba.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Brisbane
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Doedee | Calf | 1 week |
| Hugh McCluggage | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Will McLachlan | Quad | 1 week |
| Dayne Zorko | Quad | 1 week |
| Oscar Allen | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
| Lincoln McCarthy | Calf | 2-3 weeks |
| Jack Payne | Knee | TBC |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Kayle Gerreyn | Knee | 1 week |
| Zak Johnson | Foot | 1 week |
| Archie Roberts | Shoulder | 1 week |
| Kyle Langford | Quad | 2 weeks |
| Rhys Unwin | Hamstring | 2 weeks |
| Tom Edwards | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Archer May | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Jaxon Artemis | Hamstring | Test |
| Liam McMahon | Ankle | Test |
| Peter Wright | Knee | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Brisbane
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 2/7/26 | Geelong | W 101 - 123 |
| 25/6/26 | Sydney | W 126 - 83 |
| 14/6/26 | Richmond | W 80 - 115 |
| 6/6/26 | Gold Coast | W 75 - 106 |
| 30/5/26 | Fremantle | L 78 - 103 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/26 | St Kilda | L 50 - 117 |
| 28/6/26 | North Melbourne | L 79 - 65 |
| 13/6/26 | Melbourne | L 95 - 50 |
| 7/6/26 | Carlton | L 67 - 72 |
| 31/5/26 | West Coast | L 85 - 55 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Brisbane
Essendon
Player Stats
Brisbane
