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Live: Winless Tigers hit with double injury blow against Kangaroos

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Just nowSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:40am

Third quarter commences

By Luke Pentony

They’re down on troops and trail the Kangaroos by 39 points …

Can the Tigers fight their way back into the contest?

We’re about to find out, as the third quarter makes a start.

2m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:38am

Demons vs Lions coming up

By Luke Pentony

Some team news for the Lions ahead of the 3:15pm AEST start at the ‘G.

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21m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:19am

Finally, the Tigers have a second goal!

By Luke Pentony

Seth Campbell breaks the drought!

The Tigers have their second goal of the match with just under a minute on the clock before the main change.

Campbell also kicked their first goal back in the opening term.

24m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:16am

Tigers struggling

By Luke Pentony

The Tigers’ cause hasn’t been helped by losing Sam Banks and Maurice Rioli to match-ending injuries.

But they can’t blame injuries for their poor accuracy on goal.

As we approach half-time, they have a paltry 1.12 return for their efforts.

30m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:10am

Dead-eye Darling snares a major

By Luke Pentony

Another set-shot chance for the Roos and … another goal.

Mark this one down to Jack Darling.

The Kangaroos’ lead is nudging the half-century.

31m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:09am

Rioli update

By Luke Pentony

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32m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:09am

Kangaroos push lead beyond 40 points

By Luke Pentony

Harry Sheezel marked on the lead after creating separation inside the attacking 50.

It wasn’t an easy angle Sheezel had to work with, but he completed the assignment to kick the Kangaroos’ ninth goal.

They lead by 41.

33m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:07am

Stephens lands set-shot

By Luke Pentony

Cameron Zurhaar stabbed a neat kick inside the attacking 50 to find Dylan Stephens all alone.

Stephens made no mistake from the set-shot, as the Kangaroos establlish a 35-point lead.

35m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:05am

Rioli in the rooms

By Luke Pentony

Not good news for the Tigers …

Maurice Rioli is in the rooms, receiving treatment on a tight hamstring.

Will keep you posted with any updates.

38m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 4:02am

Kangaroos add another goal

By Luke Pentony

The Kangaroos have a seventh major to their name, with Luke Davies-Uniacke getting a slice of the action.

They now lead by 30 points.

43m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 3:57am

Larkey gets Roos back into gear

By Luke Pentony

Nick Larkey didn’t waste a chance close to goal after being awarded a free kick.

He landed his first goal of the match from the set-shot, giving the Kangaroos a 26-point buffer on the scoreboard.

45m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 3:55am

Tigers off target again

By Luke Pentony

The minor scores keep coming for the Tigers, with Nick Vlastuin kicking a behind early in the second term.

A 1.8 return on goal so far — can the Tigers turn it around?

52m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 3:48am

Play resumes under the lid

By Luke Pentony

The Kangaroos hold a comfortable lead as the second quarter gets underway …

59m agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 3:41am

Curtis … again

By Luke Pentony

That’s three goals for Paul Curtis in the opening quarter …

Is he about to have a day out?

Kangaroos leading by 20 points.

1h agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 3:40am

Tigers need to find range

By Luke Pentony

The Tigers have had chances, but their behinds count is piling up.

They’re just ahead on the inside-50s count, 13-11, but only have one goal to show for their efforts.

1h agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 3:36am

Curtis goes around the corner

By Luke Pentony

What a weapon Paul Curtis can be up forward!

The young Roo marked amid traffic close to goal, before going around the corner to collect his second major of the afternoon.

The Kangaroos up by 16.

1h agoSun 19 Apr 2026 at 3:34am

Roos on top but Tigers in the contest

By Luke Pentony

Five minutes until quarter-time, and it’s the Kangaroos leading by 10 points.

They deserve to be in front, but the Tigers are creating attacking opportunities.