Game Day Round 2, 2026 v Essendon at Adelaide Oval

[Expensive_Horse5538]

Well, after a big night with an election, 36ers in their first finals match, and the Matilda's in the Asian Cup final, it's time to find out if the Carr has been fixed ahead of Round 2.

First bounce is at 2:45pm - live coverage can be found via Seven, Fox Footy/Kayo, and ABC Radio.

Starting line-up for both teams (pending any late changes):


Reminder for those heading to the game, public transport is free for those with a valid ticket, with dedicated Footy Express buses running, as well as extra trains and trams - https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/about-us/news/news-items/2026/footy-express-2026

Weather for during the match - 28 degrees and sunny, Wind blowing in a Westerly-South Westerly direction of around 6-7 knots.

 

[Chachi]

Confident we will ‘come to play’ today.
Butters & JHF to free the Shackles.

 

[Freak Dodgeball Accident]

Would like to say that I'm pumped, but the Angus Monfries Memorial game always has a sombre feeling when I reflect on the great man's life and sacrifices he made

 

[Scholz Supremacy]

Thinking/hoping this will be like the Richmond game at home in Round 2 last year.

 

[SC_Power]

If it was any other club rather than Essendon, then I’d be a little worried.

This game is like a mini final for Carr and PA, so the Dons can’t win.

 

[TazD]

Remember way back to 7 days ago when we were all looking forward to the season starting? Those were good times.

 

[soafraid]

Lose to the dismal dons at home and it's

 

[Greasyrhys]

Just win please, would be embarrassing (just like last Sunday) to lose to someone that hasn’t sung their team song in nearly 10 months, especially at home!!!

 

[davesnothere]

I’m okay with the result either way.

Josh has got them firing.

Our list is completely exposed and we concentrate on rebuilding over the next couple of years though the draft.

Both results work for me.

 

[philreich]

This mob actually beat us last time the two teams met, so we owe them a flogging.

 

[FishingRick04]

I going just to watch my favourite player MEADY.

I love watching him at CHB battling the best CHF's should be a treat

 

[crafty_bernardo]

Keen for a game but it has allurements of a Ken Hinkley game with Mead selected.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Feels like the season has been going for a month. Even our away game last week feels like a trial game.

Now we get a footy game in cricket weather.

Looking forward to seeing the lads live again and hoping to be able to watch a full field view of the new game style.

Expect the jets to fire up today and drag a few of the next stringers along with them.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Cant wait to see Lai 2 Brodie

 

[Visenfest]

Essington by 16 points.

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

I’m really interested to see the response today.

The boys would respond every time Hinkley was under pressure, I’m sure they’ll get the job done today.

Looking forward to seeing Mead own the backline with his aerial prowess and elite kicking.

 

[JHF1870]

Can we not transfer tickets this year? Im away and it says I cant transfer them

 

[gbear]

Not going today as have been railroaded by a virus

 

[SC_Power]

Anagram for Jackson Mead is “Sack Jed, man!”

Seriously though, he’s being selected so the coaches see something, so I hope he plays his role well in a good team performance and we win well.

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

Not going today as have been railroaded by a virus

Nothing worse than a virus when it’s hot mate

 

[Portwon]

Looking forward to it. Hopefully the tackling effort is there today.

Would like to thank the AFL for consistently planning early season late March games for the middle if the day when the the weather is always warm with little cloud cover and I have to look directly into the sun for three hours.

Special shout out to the SMA for consistently having muppets saying you cant stand there when no one else is around and I try to get two minutes of shade when returning to my seat from getting a six dollar bottle of water.

I expect a reaction from our team following last week. Not 100% sure what that reaction will be.

Carn Ports.

 

[HugeJohnson]

Nothing worse than a virus when it’s hot mate

Bone cancer would be worse I reckon

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

Bone cancer would be worse I reckon

Jesus Christ

 

[Peninsula Boy]

I just hope we get our structures correct today.

 

[Willsy10]

Jackson Mead to shoot the lights out today.