MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Geelong vs Carlton – Finals Week 1, 2026
The Geelong Cats face the Carlton Blues in Finals Week 1 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
Geelong
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| James Worpel | Hamstring | 1-3 weeks |
| Max Holmes | Ankle | 1-3 weeks |
| Rhys Stanley | Knee | 4-6 weeks |
| Toby Conway | Foot/Knee | TBC |
| Harley Barker | Knee | TBC |
| Keighton Matofai-Forbes | Finger | Test |
Carlton
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Nic Newman | Hamstring | 3-4 weeks |
| Harry O'Farrell | Knee | Next Season |
| Rob Monahan | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Campbell Chesser | Knee | Next Season |
| Matt Carroll | Knee | Next Season |
| Jesse Motlop | Knee | Next Season |
| Nick Haynes | Ankle | Test |
| Will Hayward | Ankle | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Geelong
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 22/8/26 | Richmond | W 133 - 76 |
| 15/8/26 | North Melbourne | W 110 - 125 |
| 8/8/26 | Essendon | W 117 - 50 |
| 30/7/26 | Collingwood | W 72 - 97 |
| 24/7/26 | Melbourne | W 97 - 117 |
Carlton
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 29/8/26 | Melbourne | W 55 - 74 |
| 22/8/26 | Fremantle | W 119 - 82 |
| 16/8/26 | Bulldogs | W 82 - 82 |
| 9/8/26 | St Kilda | W 62 - 106 |
| 1/8/26 | Brisbane | W 154 - 78 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Geelong
Carlton
Player Stats
Geelong
