Live: Giants, Blues looking for wins in battle for AFL wildcard
The top 10 could be decided this afternoon as two key games — featuring GWS and Carlton — shape the wild card places on the ladder. Follow live.
As Round 23 of the AFL reaches its conclusion, the battle for the wildcard spots on the ladder heats up with two crucial games. The Giants have a slim chance of securing 10th place, but they must emerge victorious in their home game against West Coast in Sydney to have any chance. Even with a win, the Blues could still clinch the spot if Carlton triumphs at Docklands without their star player Marcus Bontempelli.
Meanwhile, the Sydney Swans can lock in second place by defeating Essendon at the MCG. The AFLW also features four games, including Essendon vs Brisbane and Adelaide vs Sydney, leading up to GWS vs West Coast. Despite a late change for the Giants, which saw Toby Bedford replaced by Conor Stone, both teams maintain their line-ups for the crucial matches.
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