Western Bulldogs steal wildcard win as Magpies’ Membrey misses shot after siren
The Western Bulldogs defeated Collingwood in a high-stakes AFL wildcard final after a missed shot by Tim Membrey following the final siren. The match was praised for its high intensity and the performance of star players like Marcus Bontempelli.
Why it matters
The introduction of the wildcard round in the AFL has sparked debate regarding the quality and fairness of the competition format.
Collingwood’s Tim Membrey feels the pain after a missed shot after the siren hands Western Bulldogs victory in an AFL wildcard final at the MCG. Photograph: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty Images Collingwood’s Tim Membrey feels the pain after a missed shot after the siren hands Western Bulldogs victory in an AFL wildcard final at the MCG. Photograph: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty Images AFL Western Bulldogs steal wildcard win as Magpies’ Membrey misses shot after siren Dogs hang on to beat Collingwood 14.12 (96) to 14.9 (93) at MCG
Tim Membrey slices last-gasp chance in all-time classic AFL final
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in