ABC's live coverage of AFL Round 14 features three Saturday games: Melbourne hosts Essendon, North Melbourne plays West Coast in Perth, and Port Adelaide faces the Sydney Swans in Adelaide.
Melbourne Demons secured a comfortable 45-point victory over Essendon Bombers at the MCG, extending their lead to 40 points in the final term. The Demons' win marks their ninth of the season, placing them in the top four. Meanwhile, the Kangaroos are leading the Eagles by 12 points early in their match, despite an injury concern for Hamish Davis.
North Melbourne Kangaroos and West Coast Eagles played a close match, with the Kangaroos ultimately securing a win. Key moments included early leads for North, a melee sparking at Perth Stadium, and crucial goals from players like Jack Darling and Liam Baker. The game also saw injuries and team changes.
The AFL Saturday scoreboard features updates from matches including Kangaroos vs Eagles and Demons vs Bombers. Key moments include a melee at Perth Stadium, Harley Reid's performance for the Eagles, and defensive plays by Jake Lever for Melbourne.
The Kangaroos secured a tense victory over the West Coast Eagles in Perth, holding on by a narrow margin. Meanwhile, Melbourne decisively beat an injury-plagued Essendon by 45 points at the MCG, maintaining their perfect record at the venue.
Melbourne Demons defeated the Essendon Bombers by 45 points at the MCG, maintaining their perfect record at the venue. Kysaiah Pickett and Max Gawn starred for Melbourne, while Essendon suffered further injury blows.
Melbourne Demons dominate Essendon Bombers in the first half, leading significantly due to strong forward dominance and capitalizing on turnovers. Key goals from Max Gawn and Kysaiah Pickett, alongside a tribute to Neale Daniher, mark the match.
Melbourne Demons dominated Essendon Bombers in an AFL match, leading significantly at halftime. Key players like Kysaiah Pickett and Max Gawn performed well for Melbourne, while Essendon struggled with turnovers and an injury to Archie Roberts.
Melbourne Demons defeated Essendon Bombers 95-50 in an AFL match at the MCG. The Demons secured their ninth win of the season, moving them into the top four. Essendon suffered a blow with an injury to Archie Roberts.
GWS Giants secure a 49-point win over Melbourne Demons, 19.5 (119) to 9.16 (70), with Finn Callaghan and Clayton Oliver starring, while Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett scores a contender for goal of the year.
West Coast Eagles beat Essendon Bombers by 30 points in Perth. Essendon's Archer May dislocated his shoulder, adding to their injury woes. West Coast's strong second half secured the win.
Essendon's interim coach Dean Solomon has ruled out pursuing the full-time role, while former coach James Hird's public interest in returning has deterred potential candidates like Adam Simpson and Ken Hinkley.
Essendon has sacked coach Brad Scott with over a year left on his contract due to the team's poor performance, winning only one of their first 11 AFL games this season. The decision follows a significant losing streak and a recent loss to Richmond.
Essendon has sacked head coach Brad Scott after a dismal start to the 2026 AFL season, with the team currently at the bottom of the ladder with only one win. Scott had one year remaining on his contract.
Essendon has sacked head coach Brad Scott after a string of losses, with the club languishing at the bottom of the AFL ladder. Assistant coach Dean Solomon is expected to take over as interim coach.
Former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher has died at 65. Diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013, he became a prominent campaigner, founding Fight MND and raising millions for research. He was named Australian of the Year in 2025.
Fremantle recorded a club-record 10th consecutive win by defeating St Kilda by 30 points, while Richmond secured an 18-point victory over Essendon, who suffered multiple injuries.
Fremantle recorded a club-record 10th consecutive win by defeating St Kilda by 30 points, while Richmond beat Essendon by 18 points. Essendon suffered multiple injuries, including a broken jaw for captain Andrew McGrath.
Fremantle recorded a club-record 10th consecutive win, beating St Kilda by 30 points. Richmond defeated Essendon, whose injury toll includes captain Andrew McGrath with a broken jaw. Essendon now sits last on the ladder.
Richmond leads Essendon 58-46 at 3QT, while St Kilda narrowly leads Fremantle 45-44 at HT. Essendon faces challenges with multiple injuries.
Essendon faces Fremantle in AFL Round 10. DeMarcus Cousins is in attendance. Team news confirms no late changes, with key players returning for Fremantle and Essendon.
Essendon loses Dyson Sharp to a shoulder injury in a tense second half against the GWS Giants, before tonight's big clash between Geelong and Collingwood at the MCG. Follow live.
GWS overcomes a 26-point second-half deficit to overrun Essendon as Scott Pendlebury ties the games record in Collingwood's clash against Geelong. Follow live.
Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after the leaking of confidential Brisbane Lions notes on Essendon players.
