MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Melbourne vs Brisbane – Round 6, 2026
The Melbourne Demons face the Brisbane Lions in Round 6 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
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Changkuoth Jiath | Calf | 1-2 weeks |
| Jake Bowey | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
| Paddy Cross | Thumb | 2-3 weeks |
| Shane McAdam | Achilles | 2-3 weeks |
| Jake Melksham | Ankle | 3-4 weeks |
| Christian Salem | Foot | 4-6 weeks |
| Tom Campbell | Neck | TBC |
| Trent Rivers | Knee | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
Brisbane
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Annable | Shoulder | 16-18 weeks |
| Dayne Zorko | Calf | 2-3 weeks |
| Darcy Gardiner | Shoulder | 5 weeks |
| Eric Hipwood | Knee | Mid-season |
| Jack Payne | Knee | TBC |
| Henry Smith | Foot | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | Essendon | L 113 - 68 |
| 5/4/26 | Gold Coast | W 109 - 89 |
| 29/3/26 | Carlton | W 77 - 100 |
| 21/3/26 | Fremantle | L 118 - 70 |
| 15/3/26 | St Kilda | W 120 - 107 |
Brisbane
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | North Melbourne | W 66 - 92 |
| 2/4/26 | Collingwood | W 119 - 65 |
| 28/3/26 | St Kilda | W 80 - 113 |
| 14/3/26 | Sydney | L 104 - 60 |
| 7/3/26 | Bulldogs | L 106 - 111 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Melbourne
Brisbane
Player Stats
Melbourne
