AFL round 13 2026, scores, results, odds, stats and start time from the MCG

Essendon are ahead but neither side has had much champagne football.

Dean Solomon, one of two interim coaches holding the reins tonight, started Zach Merrett at half-back and continued to experiment with playing Ben McKay forward.

Both have paid dividends so far with McKay scoring once and taking two set shots; Merrett made 10 disposals in the first quarter.

Sam Durham is the most dominant midfielder on the pitch. His fight against Sam Walsh and Jagga Smith will be interesting.

McKay scored the third goal of his career. This is his first goal in Victoria.