MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Sydney vs Melbourne – Round 8, 2026
The Sydney Swans face the Melbourne Demons in Round 8 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at SCG.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Sydney
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Errol Gulden | Shoulder | 3 months |
| Will Green | Foot | 8-10 weeks |
| Taylor Adams | Hamstring | TBC |
| Riak Andrew | Quad | TBC |
| Braeden Campbell | Leg | TBC |
Melbourne
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Melksham | Ankle | 2-3 weeks |
| Trent Rivers | Knee | 2-3 weeks |
| Christian Salem | Foot | 2-3 weeks |
| Tom Campbell | Neck | TBC |
| Shane McAdam | Achilles | TBC |
| Harrison Petty | TBC | TBC |
| Jack Viney | Achilles | TBC |
| Jake Bowey | Foot | Test |
| Changkuoth Jiath | Calf | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Sydney
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 23/4/26 | Bulldogs | W 60 - 126 |
| 17/4/26 | GWS | W 107 - 66 |
| 11/4/26 | Gold Coast | W 100 - 68 |
| 4/4/26 | West Coast | W 35 - 163 |
| 19/3/26 | Hawthorn | L 99 - 82 |
Melbourne
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 24/4/26 | Richmond | W 72 - 126 |
| 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 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Sydney
Melbourne
Player Stats
Sydney
