MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Melbourne vs Richmond – Round 18, 2026
The Melbourne Demons face the Richmond Tigers in Round 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lukas Cooke | Face | 1 week |
| Jed Adams | Knee | 1-2 weeks |
| Christian Salem | Foot | 1-2 weeks |
| Xavier Lindsay | Hip/groin | 3-4 weeks |
| Jai Culley | Knee | Next Season |
| Brody Mihocek | Neck | Next Season |
| Andy Moniz-Wakefield | Knee | Next Season |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
| Max Heath | Shoulder | Test |
| Harrison Petty | Hamstring | Test |
Richmond
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Dion Prestia | Managed | 1 week |
| Sam Lalor | Achilles | 1-3 weeks |
| Thomas Sims | MCL | 1-3 weeks |
| Campbell Gray | Hamstring | 2-6 weeks |
| Josh Smillie | Quad | 3-5 weeks |
| Jonty Faull | Back | Next Season |
| Josh Gibcus | ACL strain | Next Season |
| Jacob Hopper | Ankle | TBC |
| Harry Armstrong | Foot | Test |
| Tom J. Lynch | Larynx | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/26 | Hawthorn | W 90 - 125 |
| 20/6/26 | Adelaide | L 79 - 62 |
| 13/6/26 | Essendon | W 95 - 50 |
| 8/6/26 | Collingwood | W 75 - 83 |
| 31/5/26 | GWS | L 70 - 119 |
Richmond
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/26 | Carlton | L 72 - 74 |
| 27/6/26 | Collingwood | L 106 - 72 |
| 21/6/26 | North Melbourne | L 48 - 73 |
| 14/6/26 | Brisbane | L 80 - 115 |
| 30/5/26 | Sydney | L 170 - 56 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Melbourne
Richmond
Player Stats
Melbourne
