MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Carlton vs Melbourne – Round 3, 2026
The Carlton Blues face the Melbourne Demons in Round 3 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
Injury Report
Carlton
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Cerra | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Matthew Cottrell | Knee | 1-2 weeks |
| Francis Evans | Knee | 1-2 weeks |
| Adam Saad | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Billy Wilson | Foot | 1-2 weeks |
| Jesse Motlop | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Newman | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Harry O'Farrell | Knee | TBC |
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Shane McAdam | Achilles | 2-4 weeks |
| Matthew Jefferson | Foot | 3-5 weeks |
| Aidan Johnson | Knee | 3-5 weeks |
| Luker Kentfield | Knee | 3-5 weeks |
| Kalani White | Glandular fever | 3-5 weeks |
| Jake Bowey | Foot | 7-9 weeks |
| Tom Campbell | Neck | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Carlton
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/26 | Richmond | W 75 - 71 |
| 5/3/26 | Sydney | L 132 - 69 |
| 21/8/25 | Essendon | W 56 - 90 |
| 16/8/25 | Port Adelaide | W 118 - 64 |
| 9/8/25 | Gold Coast | L 74 - 93 |
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 21/3/26 | Fremantle | L 118 - 70 |
| 15/3/26 | St Kilda | W 120 - 107 |
| 22/8/25 | Collingwood | L 82 - 76 |
| 16/8/25 | Hawthorn | L 92 - 56 |
| 10/8/25 | Bulldogs | L 99 - 105 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Carlton
Melbourne
Player Stats
Carlton
