MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 3, 2026
ESSENDON
V
NORTH MELBOURNE
FIRST BOUNCE
Marvel Stadium
2026-03-28T08:35:00Z
Preview
Essendon vs North Melbourne – Round 3, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the North Melbourne Kangaroos in Round 3 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Injury Report
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Edwards | Knee | 1 week |
| Jordan Ridley | Calf | 1 week |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | 10-12 weeks |
| Will Setterfield | Foot | 3 weeks |
| Nick Bryan | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Cillian Bourke | Hamstring | 5-6 weeks |
| Angus Clarke | Syndesmosis | 5-6 weeks |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
North Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Goad | Ankle | 3 weeks |
| Jackson Archer | Knee | Next Season |
| Blake Thredgold | Foot | TBC |
| Josh Goater | Quad | Test |
| Luke Urquhart | Knee | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 22/3/26 | Port Adelaide | L 133 - 70 |
| 13/3/26 | Hawthorn | L 83 - 145 |
| 27/8/25 | Gold Coast | L 153 - 58 |
| 21/8/25 | Carlton | L 56 - 90 |
| 15/8/25 | St Kilda | L 75 - 77 |
North Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 22/3/26 | West Coast | L 111 - 94 |
| 15/3/26 | Port Adelaide | W 113 - 67 |
| 23/8/25 | Adelaide | L 100 - 113 |
| 17/8/25 | Richmond | W 135 - 87 |
| 10/8/25 | GWS | L 133 - 79 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
North Melbourne
Player Stats
Essendon
North Melbourne
Team Lists
Essendon
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North Melbourne
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