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28 August 2026

Live: Bulldogs and Magpies meet at MCG for AFL's first ever wildcard match

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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.

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