AFL round eight 2026, scores, results, odds, stats and start time from Marvel Stadium in Melbourne

Good afternoon and welcome to our AFL coverage today. my name is Hannah Kennellyand I will welcome you.

There are four matches to be played on Saturday: Essendon will face premiership Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium; While the West End is home to the depleted Richmond, to the west is the war of the cellar dwellers; Geelong hosts the rising Kangaroos at GMHBA Stadium; and finally tonight, Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni will face their former team Carlton in the match where the Blues host the Saints.

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