MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Melbourne vs GWS – Round 12, 2026
The Melbourne Demons face the GWS Giants in Round 12 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at TIO Traeger Park.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Aidan Johnson | Hip/groin | 1-2 weeks |
| Brody Mihocek | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Xavier Lindsay | Hip/groin | 4-6 weeks |
| Christian Salem | Foot | 4-6 weeks |
| Jed Adams | Knee | 6-8 weeks |
| Jai Culley | Knee | Next Season |
| Shane McAdam | Achilles | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
| Jake Melksham | Ankle | Test |
| Caleb Windsor | Toe | Test |
GWS
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Taylor | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Jesse Hogan | Hip | 1-3 weeks |
| Leek Aleer | Ankle | 2 weeks |
| Ryan Angwin | Hand | 3 weeks |
| Darcy Jones | Knee | 4-5 weeks |
| Nick Madden | Knee | 5-8 weeks |
| Xavier O'Halloran | Ankle | 6-8 weeks |
| Tom Green | Knee | Next Season |
| Josh Kelly | Hip | TBC |
| Logan Smith | Knee | TBC |
| Nathan Wardius | Knee | TBC |
| Cody Angove | Hamstring | Test |
| Jack Buckley | Hamstring | Test |
| Harry Rowston | Knee | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 24/5/26 | Bulldogs | L 93 - 90 |
| 16/5/26 | Hawthorn | W 120 - 81 |
| 10/5/26 | West Coast | W 99 - 67 |
| 3/5/26 | Sydney | L 131 - 114 |
| 24/4/26 | Richmond | W 72 - 126 |
GWS
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 24/5/26 | Brisbane | W 166 - 88 |
| 17/5/26 | West Coast | L 88 - 71 |
| 9/5/26 | Essendon | W 103 - 89 |
| 3/5/26 | Gold Coast | L 83 - 63 |
| 26/4/26 | North Melbourne | W 105 - 98 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Melbourne
GWS
Player Stats
Melbourne
