VFL 2026 PRELIMINARY FINAL | Box Hill v Essendon | Full Match Replay

A massive day for Essendon VFL as the Bombers take on Box Hill in a do-or-die preliminary final at Box Hill City Oval. With a place in the VFL Grand Final on the line, there was plenty at stake for both sides. The Hawks had earned the right to host after a strong qualifying final win, while Essendon arrived on an eight-game winning streak and looking to keep its remarkable finals run going. For the Bombers, there was also a chance to make history, with the club chasing its first VFL Grand Final appearance since the days of the old reserves competition. A huge finals battle with everything on the line.