Bulldogs edge Magpies as Membrey misses siren shot

The Bulldogs held on to defeat Collingwood 14.12 (96) to 14.9 (93) at the MCG in a high-stakes wildcard match. Despite kicking six goals straight in the final term, the Magpies fell agonizingly short when Membrey's last-gasp attempt drifted right of the posts. solvita.blog

The game, described as a 'final in all but name,' featured intense action with over 80,000 spectators witnessing the spectacle. Standout performances from Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos added to the quality of the contest, proving that the wildcard round delivers high-level football despite initial concerns about mediocrity.