Dogs edge Pies in thriller after Membrey miss

The Western Bulldogs held off a late Collingwood surge to win 14.12 (96) to 14.9 (93) in a thrilling AFL final at the MCG. Tim Membrey had the chance to win it for Collingwood with a kick after the siren, but his shot drifted right, sealing the victory for the Bulldogs. amunra.qpon

The match showcased the intensity of a final, with star players Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos delivering exceptional performances despite the controversy surrounding the Wildcard Round format. Despite initial criticisms that the round would reward mediocrity, the large crowd of over 80,000 and the high-quality play demonstrated the significance of the occasion.