MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Richmond vs Essendon – Round 11, 2026
The Richmond Tigers face the Essendon Bombers in Round 11 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
Richmond
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sims | Foot | 1 week |
| Maurice Rioli | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Jasper Alger | Knee | 2 weeks |
| Dion Prestia | Calf | 2 weeks |
| Sam Banks | Collarbone | 3 weeks |
| Harry Armstrong | Foot | 3-5 weeks |
| Tom Brown | Arm | 4-5 weeks |
| Toby Nankervis | Hamstring | 4-5 weeks |
| Zane Peucker | Ankle | 4-5 weeks |
| Taj Hotton | Hip | 4-6 weeks |
| Hugo Ralphsmith | MCL | 4-6 weeks |
| Judson Clarke | ACL | 5-8 weeks |
| Sam Lalor | Achilles | 6-9 weeks |
| Josh Gibcus | ACL strain | Next Season |
| Rhyan Mansell | Foot | TBC |
| Kane McAuliffe | Achilles | TBC |
| Josh Smillie | Quad | TBC |
| Kaleb Smith | Groin | Test |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | 2 weeks |
| Jordan Ridley | Calf | 2 weeks |
| Angus Clarke | Foot | 3 weeks |
| Saad El-Hawli | Collarbone | 3 weeks |
| Liam McMahon | Ankle | 4-6 weeks |
| Dyson Sharp | Shoulder | 5-6 weeks |
| Rhys Unwin | Hamstring | 5-7 weeks |
| Isaac Kako | Back | 6 weeks |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | TBC |
| Zak Johnson | Foot | TBC |
| Jye Caldwell | Ankle | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Richmond
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 17/5/26 | St Kilda | L 109 - 73 |
| 10/5/26 | Adelaide | L 61 - 98 |
| 2/5/26 | West Coast | W 88 - 99 |
| 24/4/26 | Melbourne | L 72 - 126 |
| 19/4/26 | North Melbourne | L 130 - 55 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 17/5/26 | Fremantle | L 61 - 104 |
| 9/5/26 | GWS | L 103 - 89 |
| 2/5/26 | Brisbane | L 79 - 143 |
| 25/4/26 | Collingwood | L 60 - 137 |
| 18/4/26 | Gold Coast | L 119 - 110 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Richmond
Essendon
Player Stats
Richmond
