MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Melbourne vs Carlton – Wildcard Finals, 2026
The Melbourne Demons face the Carlton Blues in Wildcard Finals 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 | 2-3 weeks |
| Jacob van Rooyen | Suspension | 3 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 |
Carlton
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Will Hayward | Ankle | 1 week |
| Zac Williams | Larynx | 1-2 weeks |
| Nic Newman | Hamstring | 4-5 weeks |
| Matt Carroll | Knee | Next Season |
| Campbell Chesser | Knee | Next Season |
| Rob Monahan | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Jesse Motlop | Knee | Next Season |
| Harry O'Farrell | Knee | Next Season |
| Nick Haynes | Ankle | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 22/8/26 | Bulldogs | L 87 - 108 |
| 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 |
Carlton
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 22/8/26 | Fremantle | W 119 - 82 |
| 16/8/26 | Bulldogs | W 82 - 82 |
| 9/8/26 | St Kilda | W 62 - 106 |
| 1/8/26 | Brisbane | W 154 - 78 |
| 25/7/26 | Gold Coast | W 110 - 97 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Melbourne
Carlton
Player Stats
Melbourne
