MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Bulldogs vs Carlton – Round 23, 2026
The Western Bulldogs face the Carlton Blues in Round 23 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Bulldogs
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Budarick | Ankle | 2-5 weeks |
| Bailey Dale | Shoulder | 3-5 weeks |
| Will Lewis | Calf | 4-6 weeks |
| Adam Treloar | Calf | 4-6 weeks |
| Sam Darcy | Knee | Next Season |
| Riley Garcia | Hamstring | Next Season |
| Aaron Naughton | Managed | Test |
| Cody Weightman | Managed | Test |
Carlton
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Nic Newman | Hamstring | 6-7 weeks |
| Matt Carroll | Knee | Next Season |
| Rob Monahan | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Jesse Motlop | Knee | Next Season |
| Harry O'Farrell | Knee | Next Season |
| Campbell Chesser | Knee | TBC |
| Ashton Moir | Calf | Test |
| Liam Reidy | Concussion | Test |
| Jacob Weitering | Calf | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Bulldogs
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/26 | North Melbourne | L 77 - 100 |
| 31/7/26 | Fremantle | L 78 - 41 |
| 25/7/26 | Richmond | W 105 - 48 |
| 19/7/26 | Gold Coast | W 68 - 77 |
| 12/7/26 | West Coast | W 86 - 70 |
Carlton
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/26 | St Kilda | W 62 - 106 |
| 1/8/26 | Brisbane | W 154 - 78 |
| 25/7/26 | Gold Coast | W 110 - 97 |
| 18/7/26 | Collingwood | L 90 - 69 |
| 11/7/26 | Hawthorn | L 39 - 103 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Bulldogs
Carlton
Player Stats
Bulldogs
