MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Melbourne vs Essendon – Round 14, 2026
The Melbourne Demons face the Essendon Bombers in Round 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aidan Johnson | Hip/groin | 1 week |
| Christian Salem | Foot | 3-5 weeks |
| Jed Adams | Knee | 4-5 weeks |
| Xavier Lindsay | Hip/groin | 4-6 weeks |
| Jai Culley | Knee | Next Season |
| Andy Moniz-Wakefield | Knee | Next Season |
| Brody Mihocek | Neck | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Angus Clarke | Foot | 1 week |
| Matt Guelfi | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Isaac Kako | Back | 1 week |
| Andrew McGrath | Jaw | 1 week |
| Darcy Parish | Knee soreness | 1 week |
| Rhys Unwin | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Jye Caldwell | Ankle | 2 weeks |
| Vigo Visentini | Hamstring | 2 weeks |
| Liam McMahon | Ankle | 3-4 weeks |
| Peter Wright | Knee | 4-5 weeks |
| Zak Johnson | Foot | 5-6 weeks |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Archer May | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Jayden Nguyen | Suspension | Round 16 |
| Dyson Sharp | Shoulder | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/26 | Collingwood | W 75 - 83 |
| 31/5/26 | GWS | L 70 - 119 |
| 24/5/26 | Bulldogs | L 93 - 90 |
| 16/5/26 | Hawthorn | W 120 - 81 |
| 10/5/26 | West Coast | W 99 - 67 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/26 | Carlton | L 67 - 72 |
| 31/5/26 | West Coast | L 85 - 55 |
| 22/5/26 | Richmond | L 74 - 56 |
| 17/5/26 | Fremantle | L 61 - 104 |
| 9/5/26 | GWS | L 103 - 89 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Melbourne
Essendon
Player Stats
Melbourne
