MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Richmond vs Melbourne – Round 7, 2026
The Richmond Tigers face the Melbourne Demons in Round 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tom J. Lynch | Hamstring | 1-2 weeks |
| Toby Nankervis | Hamstring | 4-5 weeks |
| Josh Smillie | Quad | 4-6 weeks |
| Jasper Alger | Knee | 6 weeks |
| Harry Armstrong | Foot | 6 weeks |
| Judson Clarke | ACL | TBC |
| Taj Hotton | Hip | TBC |
| Rhyan Mansell | Foot | TBC |
| Thomas Sims | Elbow/Foot | TBC |
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Changkuoth Jiath | Calf | 1-2 weeks |
| Jake Bowey | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
| Paddy Cross | Thumb | 2-3 weeks |
| Shane McAdam | Achilles | 2-3 weeks |
| Jake Melksham | Ankle | 3-4 weeks |
| Christian Salem | Foot | 4-6 weeks |
| Tom Campbell | Neck | TBC |
| Trent Rivers | Knee | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Richmond
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 19/4/26 | North Melbourne | L 130 - 55 |
| 12/4/26 | GWS | L 131 - 75 |
| 4/4/26 | Port Adelaide | L 48 - 90 |
| 28/3/26 | Fremantle | L 103 - 43 |
| 21/3/26 | Gold Coast | L 60 - 128 |
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 19/4/26 | Brisbane | W 104 - 102 |
| 11/4/26 | Essendon | L 113 - 68 |
| 5/4/26 | Gold Coast | W 109 - 89 |
| 29/3/26 | Carlton | W 77 - 100 |
| 21/3/26 | Fremantle | L 118 - 70 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Richmond
Melbourne
Player Stats
Richmond
