MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Essendon vs Collingwood – Round 7, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the Collingwood Magpies in Round 7 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Cillian Bourke | Quad | 1 week |
| Harrison Jones | Calf | 3-4 weeks |
| Mason Redman | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Vigo Visentini | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | 5-6 weeks |
| Angus Clarke | Foot | 7 weeks |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | TBC |
Collingwood
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Steele Sidebottom | Hip | 1 week |
| Darcy Moore | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Jordan De Goey | Concussion | TBC |
| Harry DeMattia | Back | TBC |
| Bobby Hill | Personal reasons | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22/3/26 | Port Adelaide | L 133 - 70 |
Collingwood
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 16/4/26 | Carlton | W 83 - 88 |
| 10/4/26 | Fremantle | L 39 - 45 |
| 2/4/26 | Brisbane | L 119 - 65 |
| 27/3/26 | GWS | W 87 - 54 |
| 14/3/26 | Adelaide | L 79 - 93 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
Collingwood
Player Stats
Essendon
Collingwood
Team Lists
Essendon
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Collingwood
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