MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Essendon vs GWS – Round 19, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the GWS Giants in Round 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kayle Gerreyn | Knee | 1 week |
| Kyle Langford | Quad | 1 week |
| Rhys Unwin | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Tom Edwards | Hamstring | 3 weeks |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Archer May | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Zak Johnson | Foot | Test |
| Archie Roberts | Shoulder | Test |
GWS
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Leek Aleer | Groin | 1 week |
| Finn Davis | Quad | 1 week |
| Max Gruzewski | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Oliver Hannaford | Foot | 3-4 weeks |
| Darcy Jones | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Jake Riccardi | Ankle | 4-5 weeks |
| Tom Green | Knee | Next Season |
| Nathan Wardius | Knee | Next Season |
| Jack Buckley | Calf | TBC |
| Brent Daniels | Calf | TBC |
| Jesse Hogan | Finger | TBC |
| Josh Kelly | Hip | TBC |
| Lachie Whitfield | Concussion | TBC |
| Jayden Laverde | Hamstring | Test |
| Xavier O'Halloran | Ankle | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 12/7/26 | Brisbane | L 149 - 59 |
| 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 |
GWS
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | Geelong | W 86 - 73 |
| 4/7/26 | Fremantle | W 109 - 88 |
| 26/6/26 | Hawthorn | L 96 - 82 |
| 20/6/26 | Carlton | L 65 - 88 |
| 14/6/26 | St Kilda | L 96 - 88 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
GWS
Player Stats
Essendon
