MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Geelong vs Essendon – Round 22, 2026
The Geelong Cats face the Essendon Bombers in Round 22 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at GMHBA Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Geelong
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Cameron | Shoulder | 2-4 weeks |
| Max Holmes | Ankle | 7-9 weeks |
| Toby Conway | Foot/Knee | Next Season |
| Harley Barker | Knee | TBC |
| Keighton Matofai-Forbes | Finger | TBC |
| Jacob Molier | Quad | TBC |
| Rhys Stanley | Calf | TBC |
| Patrick Dangerfield | Hip | Test |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Kayle Gerreyn | Knee | 1 week |
| 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 |
| Jordan Ridley | Foot | TBC |
| Sullivan Robey | Knee | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Geelong
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 30/7/26 | Collingwood | W 72 - 97 |
| 24/7/26 | Melbourne | W 97 - 117 |
| 16/7/26 | St Kilda | W 102 - 75 |
| 11/7/26 | GWS | L 86 - 73 |
| 2/7/26 | Brisbane | L 101 - 123 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5/7/26 | St Kilda | L 50 - 117 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Geelong
Essendon
Player Stats
Geelong
