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Western Bulldogs steal wildcard win as Collingwood’s Membrey misses shot after siren

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 28 August 2026 at 10:45 pm

Western Bulldogs steal wildcard win as Collingwood’s Membrey misses shot after siren

Dogs 14.12 (96) hang on to beat Magpies 14.9 (93) at the MCG Tim Membrey slices last-gasp chance in all-time classic final Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Western Bulldogs have won the first AFL wildcard final by three points, beating Collingwood in an outstanding clash at the MCG.

Magpies forward Tim Membrey marked strongly and had a shot at goal on the final siren, but it faded to the right and the Bulldogs held on to win 14.12 (96) to 14.9 (93) before 81,036 fans.

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Western Bulldogs steal wildcard win as Collingwood’s Membrey misses shot after siren

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