MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Hawthorn vs Melbourne – Round 17, 2026
The Hawthorn Hawks face the Melbourne Demons in Round 17 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at UTAS Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Hawthorn
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Gunston | Foot | 1 week |
| Matt LeRay | Concussion | 1 week |
| Jack Scrimshaw | Knee | 1 week |
| Jarman Impey | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Max Beattie | Ankle | 3-5 weeks |
| Josh Weddle | Suspension | Round 19 |
| James Blanck | Hamstring | TBC |
| Conor Nash | Neck | TBC |
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jed Adams | Knee | 2-3 weeks |
| Harrison Petty | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Christian Salem | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
| Lukas Cooke | Face | 3 weeks |
| Xavier Lindsay | Hip/groin | 4-5 weeks |
| Jai Culley | Knee | Next Season |
| Brody Mihocek | Neck | Next Season |
| Andy Moniz-Wakefield | Knee | Next Season |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Hawthorn
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 26/6/26 | GWS | W 96 - 82 |
| 19/6/26 | Gold Coast | W 97 - 113 |
| 5/6/26 | Bulldogs | L 71 - 77 |
| 28/5/26 | St Kilda | W 67 - 119 |
| 21/5/26 | Adelaide | W 75 - 66 |
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 20/6/26 | Adelaide | L 79 - 62 |
| 13/6/26 | Essendon | W 95 - 50 |
| 8/6/26 | Collingwood | W 75 - 83 |
| 31/5/26 | GWS | L 70 - 119 |
| 24/5/26 | Bulldogs | L 93 - 90 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Hawthorn
Melbourne
Player Stats
Hawthorn
