AFL round 14 2026, scores, results, odds, stats and start time from the MCG
In summary: Melbourne were the superior side this year. They sit in the top six with eight wins and five losses and had a hard-fought win against Collingwood on the King’s Birthday weekend. Essendon, on the other hand, were poor. They are looking for their second win of the season but have at least shown some improvement from last week’s five-point defeat against Carlton.
Head to head: Essendon have beaten Melbourne in the last two meetings these teams have met; both met at Adelaide Oval during the Roundup. This might mean something. But Melbourne were literally unbeatable at the MCG this year. The Dees are 7-0 at home in 2026, including wins against Hawthorn, Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions.
Turning point man: The Bombers will be led by defenseman Mason Redman, who played his 150th game today.
On the selection table: Melbourne made four changes; Lost Brody Mihocek to a neck injury and Caleb Windsor (toe), while losing Tom McDonald and Latrelle Pickett. They bring in Joel Fitzgerald, Lukas Cooke, Bailey Laurie and Jake Melksham. The Bombers introduced Jordan Ridley and Dyson Sharp after releasing Max Kondogiannis and Saad El-Hawli.
