MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Essendon vs Sydney – Round 23, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the Sydney Swans in Round 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Clarke | Concussion | 1 week |
| Jordan Ridley | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
| Sullivan Robey | Knee | 3 weeks |
| Xavier Duursma | Hamstring | Next Season |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Archer May | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Kayle Gerreyn | Knee | Test |
| Darcy Parish | Calf | Test |
Sydney
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Snell | Knee | 1 week |
| Justin McInerney | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| James Rowbottom | Hand | 4 weeks |
| Joel Amartey | Achilles | 5 weeks |
| Noah Chamberlain | Hamstring | 5-6 weeks |
| Liam Hetherton | Back | Next Season |
| Will Edwards | Leg | TBC |
| Peter Ladhams | Groin | TBC |
| Harry Cunningham | Calf | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/26 | Geelong | L 117 - 50 |
| 2/8/26 | Adelaide | L 73 - 145 |
| 25/7/26 | Hawthorn | L 132 - 39 |
| 19/7/26 | GWS | W 67 - 64 |
| 12/7/26 | Brisbane | L 149 - 59 |
Sydney
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/26 | Port Adelaide | W 167 - 70 |
| 1/8/26 | St Kilda | W 88 - 107 |
| 25/7/26 | GWS | W 88 - 139 |
| 17/7/26 | Adelaide | L 71 - 87 |
| 9/7/26 | Fremantle | L 111 - 73 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
Sydney
Player Stats
Essendon
