MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Melbourne vs St Kilda – Round 1, 2026
The Melbourne Demons face the St Kilda Saints in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
Injury Report
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Shane McAdam | Achilles | 2-4 weeks |
| Matthew Jefferson | Foot | 4-6 weeks |
| Luker Kentfield | Knee | 4-6 weeks |
| Kalani White | Glandular fever | 4-6 weeks |
| Jake Bowey | Foot | 8-10 weeks |
| Tom Campbell | Neck | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
St Kilda
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan Marshall | Concussion | 1-2 weeks |
| Hunter Clark | Adductor | 2-3 weeks |
| Paddy Dow | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Liam O'Connell | Facial fractures | 4-5 weeks |
| Max King | Back | 5 months |
| Liam Henry | Hamstring | 5-6 weeks |
| Ryan Byrnes | Foot | 6-8 weeks |
Previous 5 Games
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 22/8/25 | Collingwood | L 82 - 76 |
| 16/8/25 | Hawthorn | L 92 - 56 |
| 10/8/25 | Bulldogs | L 99 - 105 |
| 2/8/25 | West Coast | W 139 - 56 |
| 27/7/25 | St Kilda | L 96 - 90 |
St Kilda
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/26 | Collingwood | L 66 - 78 |
| 24/8/25 | GWS | L 104 - 93 |
| 15/8/25 | Essendon | W 75 - 77 |
| 9/8/25 | Richmond | W 52 - 56 |
| 3/8/25 | North Melbourne | W 78 - 69 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Melbourne
St Kilda
Player Stats
Melbourne
St Kilda
Team Lists
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