MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Essendon vs Melbourne – Round 5, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the Melbourne Demons in Round 5 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Adelaide Oval.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Nate Caddy | Concussion | 1 week |
| Will Setterfield | Foot | 1 week |
| Cillian Bourke | Quad | 2-3 weeks |
| Mason Redman | Knee | 5-7 weeks |
| Vigo Visentini | Hamstring | 5-7 weeks |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | 7 weeks |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Angus Clarke | Syndesmosis | Test |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Test |
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Kalani White | Glandular fever | 1 week |
| Shane McAdam | Achilles | 2-3 weeks |
| Changkuoth Jiath | Calf | 3-4 weeks |
| Paddy Cross | Thumb | 4-5 weeks |
| Jake Bowey | Foot | 5-7 weeks |
| Tom Campbell | Neck | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
| Daniel Turner | Hand | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/26 | Bulldogs | L 99 - 65 |
| 28/3/26 | North Melbourne | L 69 - 81 |
| 22/3/26 | Port Adelaide | L 133 - 70 |
| 13/3/26 | Hawthorn | L 83 - 145 |
| 27/8/25 | Gold Coast | L 153 - 58 |
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/26 | Gold Coast | W 109 - 89 |
| 29/3/26 | Carlton | W 77 - 100 |
| 21/3/26 | Fremantle | L 118 - 70 |
| 15/3/26 | St Kilda | W 120 - 107 |
| 22/8/25 | Collingwood | L 82 - 76 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
Melbourne
Player Stats
Essendon
