MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 8, 2026
GEELONG
V
NORTH MELBOURNE
FIRST BOUNCE
GMHBA Stadium
2026-05-02T06:35:00Z
Preview
Geelong vs North Melbourne – Round 8, 2026
The Geelong Cats face the North Melbourne Kangaroos in Round 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Polkinghorne | Foot | 4-6 weeks |
| Keighton Matofai-Forbes | Foot | 6 weeks |
| Harley Barker | Knee | Indefinite |
| Tyson Stengle | Conditioning | Individualised program |
| Toby Conway | Foot/Knee | TBC |
| Gryan Miers | Knee | TBC |
| Jack Henry | Oblique | Test |
North Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Hansen Jr | Groin | 1 week |
| Jackson Archer | Knee | Next Season |
| Blake Thredgold | Foot | TBC |
| Luke Urquhart | Knee | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Geelong
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 25/4/26 | Port Adelaide | L 95 - 65 |
| 17/4/26 | Bulldogs | W 131 - 56 |
| 12/4/26 | West Coast | W 122 - 76 |
| 6/4/26 | Hawthorn | L 92 - 91 |
| 26/3/26 | Adelaide | W 68 - 60 |
North Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 26/4/26 | GWS | L 105 - 98 |
| 19/4/26 | Richmond | W 130 - 55 |
| 11/4/26 | Brisbane | L 66 - 92 |
| 3/4/26 | Carlton | W 96 - 86 |
| 28/3/26 | Essendon | W 69 - 81 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Geelong
North Melbourne
Player Stats
Geelong
North Melbourne
Team Lists
Geelong
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North Melbourne
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