MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Essendon vs Brisbane – Round 8, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the Brisbane Lions in Round 8 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
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Jones | Calf | 2-3 weeks |
| Mason Redman | Knee | 2-3 weeks |
| Vigo Visentini | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Jordan Ridley | Calf | 3-4 weeks |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | 4-5 weeks |
| Angus Clarke | Foot | 5-6 weeks |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | TBC |
Brisbane
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Dayne Zorko | Calf | 1-2 weeks |
| Dan Annable | Shoulder | 14-16 weeks |
| Jarrod Berry | Calf | 3-4 weeks |
| Darcy Gardiner | Shoulder | 4-5 weeks |
| Eric Hipwood | Knee | Mid-season |
| Noah Answerth | Concussion | TBC |
| Jack Payne | Knee | TBC |
| Henry Smith | Foot | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 25/4/26 | Collingwood | L 60 - 137 |
| 18/4/26 | Gold Coast | L 119 - 110 |
| 11/4/26 | Melbourne | W 113 - 68 |
| 5/4/26 | Bulldogs | L 99 - 65 |
| 28/3/26 | North Melbourne | L 69 - 81 |
Brisbane
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 26/4/26 | Adelaide | W 127 - 75 |
| 19/4/26 | Melbourne | L 104 - 102 |
| 11/4/26 | North Melbourne | W 66 - 92 |
| 2/4/26 | Collingwood | W 119 - 65 |
| 28/3/26 | St Kilda | W 80 - 113 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
Brisbane
Player Stats
Essendon
