MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Essendon vs St Kilda – Round 17, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the St Kilda Saints in Round 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zak Johnson | Foot | 2 weeks |
| Liam McMahon | Ankle | 2 weeks |
| Rhys Unwin | Hamstring | 2 weeks |
| Peter Wright | Knee | 2 weeks |
| Kyle Langford | Quad | 3 weeks |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Archer May | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Archie Roberts | Shoulder | TBC |
| Isaac Kako | Back | Test |
| Darcy Parish | Knee soreness | Test |
St Kilda
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Clark | Knee | 1 week |
| Alex Dodson | Adductor | 1 week |
| Dougal Howard | Calf | 1-2 weeks |
| Sam Flanders | Achilles | Next Season |
| Max King | Back | Next Season |
| Alixzander Tauru | Suspension | Round 21 |
| James Barrat | Foot | TBC |
| Tom De Koning | Ribs/lung | TBC |
| Jack Sinclair | Calf | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 28/6/26 | North Melbourne | L 79 - 65 |
| 13/6/26 | Melbourne | L 95 - 50 |
| 7/6/26 | Carlton | L 67 - 72 |
| 31/5/26 | West Coast | L 85 - 55 |
| 22/5/26 | Richmond | L 74 - 56 |
St Kilda
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 21/6/26 | Bulldogs | L 61 - 83 |
| 14/6/26 | GWS | W 96 - 88 |
| 7/6/26 | Sydney | L 104 - 102 |
| 28/5/26 | Hawthorn | L 67 - 119 |
| 22/5/26 | Fremantle | L 104 - 74 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
St Kilda
Player Stats
Essendon
