Round 10 of the AFL season continues with a triple-header of matches on Saturday.
The action begins in Adelaide where Kuwarna (Adelaide) takes on North Melbourne from 1:15pm.
We’ll then cross to the MCG where Naarm (Melbourne) takes on Hawthorn from 4:15pm, before Carlton and the Western Bulldogs round out the day’s play with a clash at Docklands Stadium from 7:35pm (all times AEST).
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Sat 16 May 2026 at 12:40pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 12:40pm
AFL Saturday ScoreboardSat 16 May 2026 at 1:54pm
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Second quarter makes a start
The quarter-time break is in our rear vision mirror, as the second term commences.
It’s the Crows holding a four-point lead over the Kangaroos.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:46pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:46pm
QT: Crows 4.2 (26) lead Kangaroos 3.4 (22)
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We have a tight contest at Adelaide Oval!
The Crows lead, but only just.
They will take a four-point lead over the Kangaroos into the second quarter.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:38pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:38pm
We have a see-sawing clash on our hands!
It’s now the Crows up by three points after the Kangaroos give away a 50m penalty, allowing Izak Rankine a regulation shot on goal.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:36pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:36pm
Kangaroos back in front!
And just like that, the Roos reclaim the lead!
A poor pass in the Crows’ defensive 50 allowed George Wardlaw to take a diving mark just inside the arc.
He converted from the set-shot to establish a slender three-point advantage for the visitors.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:34pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:34pm
Crows hit the lead!
Jake Soligo kicks a third straight major for the Crows and all of sudden they are in front.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:33pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:33pm
Fogarty lands another Crows major
Darcy Fogarty is awarded a 50m penalty and is given a set-shot right in front of the posts, which he does not waste.
Charlie Comben had infringed by pushing Fogarty in the back after the Crows forward had marked on the lead.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:28pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:28pm
Crows kick first goal
A sigh of relief for Crows fans, with James Peatling kicking the first goal of the afternoon for the hosts.
The Crows trail by 10 points.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:26pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:26pm
Roos piling up minor scores
It’s been one-way traffic so far at Adelaide Oval.
The Kangaroos could be further in front had they kicked with greater accuracy.
They’ve recorded four behinds, to go with their two goals.
The Crows are yet to get off the mark.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:20pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:20pm
Kangaroos double up on scoreboard
The Crows have given away a series of free kicks already, with the latest giving Paul Curtis a set-shot on the sticks.
Curtis nailed his brief and it’s the Kangaroos leading by 13 points.
So far, the Crows have been guilty of making turnovers deep inside their territory.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:18pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:18pm
Kangaroos on the board already!
A dream start for the Kangaroos, with Nick Larkey slotting a goal from a set-shot opportunity inside the opening minute of the play.
The Crows gave away a free kick inside their defensive 50, when Jordon Butts was pinged for making high contact with Larkey.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:15pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 1:15pm
Kuwarna faces North Melbourne
Here we go with the first quarter!
It’s Kuwarna (Adelaide) meeting North Melbourne — who comes out on top?
Sat 16 May 2026 at 12:58pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 12:58pm
ICYMI: Swans edge Pies, Suns take down Power
If you want to catch up on what happened last night, here’s our blog of the Swans vs Magpies, and Suns vs Power matches:
Sat 16 May 2026 at 12:46pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 12:46pm
Lay of the land
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The Kangaroos haven’t made changes to their line-up, but the Crows have been forced to tweak with a winning formula as they look to post three victories on the trot.
Riley Thilthorpe has been ruled out with back soreness, while Nick Murray and Hugh Bond have been omitted.
Darcy Fogarty, Luke Nankervis and Jordon Butts are the inclusions.
Sat 16 May 2026 at 12:38pm
Sat 16 May 2026 at 12:38pm
Welcome!
G’day!
Thanks for joining ABC Sport’s live blog of the AFL season.
I’m Luke Pentony and I’ll be joined later by Dean Bilton.
Sir Doug Nicholls Round continues with three matches on the Saturday agenda.
The action begins at Adelaide Oval, with Kuwarna (Adelaide) taking on North Melbourne from 1:15pm AEST.
Following the conclusion of that match, we switch attention to the MCG where Narrm (Melbourne) faces Hawthorn.
And then this evening, Carlton begins life without Michael Voss as head coach as it meets the Western Bulldogs at Docklands.
Make sure to stick with us!