AFL LIVE: Western Bulldogs, Collingwood Magpies fight to keep season alive in wildcard game at MCG
The Magpies and Bulldogs battle it out for a spot in an elimination final next weekend as the wildcard era begins. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.
After the final buzzer at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Collingwood faced a tense three-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs in the AFL's inaugural wildcard match. Collingwood's Tim Membrey, who took a mark in the final minute and had a shot from 40 metres out, missed the game-winning kick, leaving the ball to roll to the right.
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge suggested Membrey should have been called to play before attempting the kick, as the shot clock had just expired. The Bulldogs, who will advance to an elimination final against Adelaide if Carlton beats Melbourne, or Geelong if Melbourne beats Carlton, will miss Matthew Kennedy due to concussion protocols.
Aaron Naughton and Arty Jones were the standout performers for the Bulldogs, scoring four goals each, while Dan McStay kicked four goals for the Magpies in a losing effort. The match was filled with drama, as the lead changed hands repeatedly in a frenetic final term.
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