MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 16, 2026
NORTH MELBOURNE
V
ESSENDON
FIRST BOUNCE
Marvel Stadium
2026-06-28T05:15:00Z
Preview
North Melbourne vs Essendon – Round 16, 2026
The North Melbourne Kangaroos face the Essendon Bombers in Round 16 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
North Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Powell | Groin | 2 weeks |
| Jackson Archer | Knee | Next Season |
| Blake Thredgold | Foot | Next Season |
| Paul Curtis | Suspension | Round 18 |
| Luke Urquhart | Knee | TBC |
| Riley Hardeman | Concussion | Test |
| Finn O'Sullivan | Concussion | Test |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jye Caldwell | Ankle | 1 week |
| Vigo Visentini | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Liam McMahon | Ankle | 2-3 weeks |
| Peter Wright | Knee | 3-4 weeks |
| Zak Johnson | Foot | 4-5 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 |
| Kyle Langford | Quad | TBC |
| Archie Roberts | Shoulder | TBC |
| Angus Clarke | Foot | Test |
| Matt Guelfi | Hamstring | Test |
| Isaac Kako | Back | Test |
| Andrew McGrath | Jaw | Test |
| Darcy Parish | Knee soreness | Test |
| Rhys Unwin | Hamstring | Test |
Previous 5 Games
North Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 21/6/26 | Richmond | W 48 - 73 |
| 13/6/26 | West Coast | W 74 - 73 |
| 6/6/26 | Fremantle | L 31 - 155 |
| 23/5/26 | Gold Coast | W 111 - 105 |
| 16/5/26 | Adelaide | L 133 - 65 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 13/6/26 | Melbourne | L 95 - 50 |
| 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 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
North Melbourne
Essendon
Player Stats
North Melbourne
Essendon
Team Lists
North Melbourne
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Essendon
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