AFL live updates: Brisbane vs Carlton, Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs — blog, scores and stats
Recent history between the Power and Bulldogs
Here’s how the last five matches between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs have gone ahead of tonight’s clash:
R8, 2025: Western Bulldogs 20.11 (131) def. Port Adelaide 5.11 (41) @ Eureka Stadium
R17, 2024: Port Adelaide 15.12 (102) def. Western Bulldogs 8.6 (54) @ Adelaide Oval
R13, 2023: Port Adelaide 16.11 (107) def. Western Bulldogs 13.7 (85) @ Docklands Stadium
R5, 2023: Port Adelaide 10.10 (70) def. Western Bulldogs 8.8 (56) @ Adelaide Oval
R8, 2022: Port Adelaide 12.14 (86) def. Western Bulldogs 10.9 (69) @ Adelaide Oval
Late injury puts Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce out for round 10
The Dockers produced an epic last-quarter comeback to beat Hawthorn in Perth last night, but the win had a late, late sting in the tail.
The club confirmed today that skipper Alex Pearce picked up a low-grade MCL (medial collateral ligument) injury taking part in a contest in the final minute of the match.
In a statement, Freo said scans showed it “was not a significant injury”, but that he would miss next week’s game against Essendon at the MCG.
We’re still waiting for news from Hawthorn on the extent of the injury to Tom Barrass. The Hawks’ key defender injured his hamstring in the first half at Perth Stadium.
If it’s a basic injury he could be out for three weeks or so. If it’s more serious, then the Hawks could lose Barrass for a bigger chunk of the season. We hope it’s a minor one.
Here is how the AFL ladder looks before tonight’s games
A win tonight won’t change Brisbane’s position, but it will ensure the Lions stay in the top four.
Victory for Carlton would see them jump above West Coast, but the real bonus would be a morale-boosting win over a flag contender.
For Port Adelaide and the Bulldogs, it’s about keeping pace with the top 10 or even pushing towards the top six (for the Dogs).
Teams are in for Brisbane – Carlton
No late changes for either team.
The Lions have one difference from the side that beat the Bombers last week. Ty Gallop is in concussion protocols, so in comes Irishman Darragh Joyce.
Carlton have made two changes off the back of their latest loss against St Kilda. Liam Reidy and Matthew Cottrell are omitted, and the ins are experienced midfielder George Hewett and young half-back Billy Wilson.
