Live: Bulldogs and Magpies meet at MCG for AFL's first ever wildcard match
It's sudden death for the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood in the AFL's first ever wildcard match, with a spot in the finals proper up for grabs at the MCG. Follow live.
Collingwood's Tim Membrey missed a game-winning kick in the final minute of the AFL's first-ever wildcard match, giving the Western Bulldogs a 96-93 victory. The Bulldogs, coached by Luke Beveridge, advanced to an elimination final, while Collingwood's hopes for a playoff spot ended. The game featured a frenetic final term with frequent lead changes.
Bulldogs' forwards Matthew Kennedy and Ed Richards dominated the midfield, while forward Aaron Naughton and Arty Jones were key for the Western Bulldogs with four goals each. Collingwood's Dan McStay managed four goals, and the Magpies were led by Sam Swadling's 32 disposals. Steele Sidebottom, Collingwood's premiership hero, wrapped up his 375th and final game for the club during the match.
The eponymous Brownlow favourite Nick Daicos had a strong performance for Collingwood despite his team's loss.
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