MATCH CENTRE
Preview
West Coast vs Essendon – Round 12, 2026
The West Coast Eagles face the Essendon Bombers in Round 12 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Optus Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
West Coast
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Brockman | Knee | 2-3 weeks |
| Jack Hutchinson | Hamstring | 3-5 weeks |
| Jack Graham | Shoulder | 5-6 weeks |
| Noah Long | Knee | Next Season |
| Jacob Newton | Foot | Next Season |
| Deven Robertson | Knee | Next Season |
| Sam Allen | Knee/hamstring | TBC |
| Jamie Cripps | Knee | TBC |
| Harry Edwards | Concussion | TBC |
| Archer Reid | Knee | Test |
| Brandon Starcevich | Calf | Test |
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Saad El-Hawli | Collarbone | 1 week |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | 1 week |
| Jordan Ridley | Calf | 1 week |
| Angus Clarke | Foot | 2 weeks |
| Liam McMahon | Ankle | 3-5 weeks |
| Dyson Sharp | Shoulder | 4-5 weeks |
| Rhys Unwin | Hamstring | 4-6 weeks |
| Isaac Kako | Back | 5 weeks |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | TBC |
| Zak Johnson | Foot | TBC |
| Peter Wright | Knee | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
West Coast
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 23/5/26 | Collingwood | L 92 - 82 |
| 17/5/26 | GWS | W 88 - 71 |
| 10/5/26 | Melbourne | L 99 - 67 |
| 2/5/26 | Richmond | L 88 - 99 |
| 26/4/26 | St Kilda | L 143 - 42 |
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 22/5/26 | Richmond | L 74 - 56 |
| 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 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
West Coast
Essendon
Player Stats
West Coast
Essendon
Team Lists
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Essendon
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