Essendon v Carlton, Round 13 2026
2026 AFLRound 13
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESS | 2.3 15 | 6.3 39 | 7.4 46 | 10.7 67 |
| CAR | 1.2 8 | 3.7 25 | 6.10 46 | 10.12 72 |
MCG, MelbourneMostly sunny, 18°Lead changes 1
Recap
Carlton come back to edge Essendon
Carlton 10.12 (72) beat Essendon 10.7 (67) at MCG in Round 13, a 5-point win after trailing by 23.
It was level at three-quarter time.
Harry McKay kicked three goals for Carlton and Talor Byrne two; Ben McKay kicked two for Essendon.
George Hewett led the way with 27 disposals and a goal.
Essendon won the contested ball 132–107 but couldn’t convert it.
In context
- Carlton have now beaten Essendon 4 times in a row.
- Essendon’s 8th loss in a row.
- Milestone: Lachlan Cowan’s 50th game.
- A career-high 30 disposals for Sam Durham (previous best 29).
- A career-high 11 marks for Adam Cerra (previous best 9).
Best on ground
