What an absolute thriller down at the M.C.G. for the Wildcard Finals! The Western Bulldogs put on a show and got the job done over Collingwood, taking out a nail-biting 96–93 victory in front of a roaring crowd.
Pre-match markets had punters talking, with Western Bulldogs moving from 1.8→1.79 (firmed) while Collingwood drifted from 1.96→2.04 (drifted). In the end, the numbers and momentum pointed right to the Kennel as the Bulldogs held firm under immense pressure to secure a famous win.
Match Summary and Key Numbers
Coming off a solid win against Melbourne last start, the Western Bulldogs brought that exact fighting spirit right into this final. This tightly contested battle mirrors their earlier season meeting in May 2026 where the Bulldogs edged out Collingwood 97–93. Deja vu was truly in the air at the M.C.G.
Collingwood threw everything at them in a fierce contest, but the Bulldogs' defensive resolve held strong in the dying stages to lock in the three-point triumph.
How the tips went
It was a clean sweep for the punters who backed our selections ahead of this massive Wildcard Finals showdown. Let's take a look at how the board played out:
Head to Head: Western Bulldogs — WIN. The pre-match move saw them shorten to 1.79, and they delivered the goods on the field with a 96–93 result. Line: Western Bulldogs +1.5 — WIN. Covered comfortably in a tight three-point contest. Total Points: Over 154.5 — WIN. Both sides got the scoreboard ticking over nicely to cruise past this total with plenty of room to spare.