MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Melbourne vs Bulldogs – Round 24, 2026
The Melbourne Demons face the Western Bulldogs in Round 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Howes | Arm | 3-5 weeks |
| Jed Adams | Knee | Next Season |
| Jai Culley | Knee | Next Season |
| Thomas Matthews | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Brody Mihocek | Neck | Next Season |
| Andy Moniz-Wakefield | Knee | Next Season |
Bulldogs
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Connor Budarick | Ankle | 1-3 weeks |
| Bailey Dale | Shoulder | 1-3 weeks |
| Will Lewis | Calf | 3-5 weeks |
| Adam Treloar | Calf | 3-5 weeks |
| Sam Darcy | Knee | Next Season |
| Riley Garcia | Hamstring | Next Season |
| Tim English | Knee | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 15/8/26 | Port Adelaide | W 56 - 132 |
| 8/8/26 | Fremantle | W 113 - 109 |
| 2/8/26 | Gold Coast | W 105 - 114 |
| 24/7/26 | Geelong | L 97 - 117 |
| 18/7/26 | North Melbourne | W 76 - 92 |
Bulldogs
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 16/8/26 | Carlton | W 82 - 82 |
| 6/8/26 | North Melbourne | L 77 - 100 |
| 31/7/26 | Fremantle | L 78 - 41 |
| 25/7/26 | Richmond | W 105 - 48 |
| 19/7/26 | Gold Coast | W 68 - 77 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Melbourne
Bulldogs
Player Stats
Melbourne
