Membrey misses after the siren, Bulldogs survive first AFL Wildcard Final

The Western Bulldogs beat Collingwood in the AFL's first Wildcard Final on 28 August 2026 at the MCG before 80,000-plus. Collingwood kicked six goals straight in the last term but Tim Membrey's set shot after the siren drifted right. Marcus Bontempelli had 32 possessions; Arty Jones kicked four. Steele Sidebottom played his final AFL game.