MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 1, 2026
NORTH MELBOURNE
V
PORT ADELAIDE
FIRST BOUNCE
Marvel Stadium
2026-03-15T02:10:00Z
Preview
North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide – Round 1, 2026
The North Melbourne Kangaroos face the Port Adelaide Power in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Injury Report
North Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| George Wardlaw | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Charlie Spargo | Concussion | 1-2 weeks |
| Taylor Goad | Ankle | 3-4 weeks |
| Jackson Archer | Knee | Next Season |
| Blake Thredgold | Foot | TBC |
| Riley Hardeman | Ankle | Test |
Port Adelaide
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Powell-Pepper | Knee | 11-13 weeks |
| Tom Cochrane | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Ivan Soldo | Knee | Next Season |
| Ollie Wines | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Josh Sinn | Shoulder | TBC |
| Mani Liddy | Groin | Test |
Previous 5 Games
North Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 23/8/25 | Adelaide | L 100 - 113 |
| 17/8/25 | Richmond | W 135 - 87 |
| 10/8/25 | GWS | L 133 - 79 |
| 3/8/25 | St Kilda | L 78 - 69 |
| 26/7/25 | Geelong | L 49 - 150 |
Port Adelaide
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 22/8/25 | Gold Coast | W 71 - 67 |
| 16/8/25 | Carlton | L 118 - 64 |
| 9/8/25 | Fremantle | L 86 - 92 |
| 3/8/25 | Geelong | L 153 - 65 |
| 26/7/25 | Adelaide | L 133 - 35 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
North Melbourne
Port Adelaide
Player Stats
North Melbourne
Port Adelaide
Team Lists
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