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AFL wildcard match between Western Bulldogs and Collingwood

Overview

The Western Bulldogs and Collingwood prepare for an upcoming AFL wildcard match. The eighth-placed Bulldogs face disadvantages including playing at the MCG, the home ground of ninth-placed Collingwood, and having one less day of rest than their opponents.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards expressed confidence in the team’s ability to perform under pressure. While spearhead Aaron Naughton is expected to play despite an ankle injury, the availability of ruckman Tim English remains uncertain due to a knee issue.

Collingwood player Jordan De Goey has declared himself fit and in peak form despite recent bruising around his left eye. However, the Magpies will be competing without key leaders Scott Pendlebury and Brayden Maynard, who are currently sidelined by injury.

Entities

Collingwood · Western Bulldogs · Ed Richards · Scott Pendlebury · AFL

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jordan De Goey declares fitness ahead of Collingwood finals clash

    Jordan De Goey has declared himself fit and in career-best form as Collingwood prepares for their AFL wildcard clash against the Western Bulldogs.

  2. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Western Bulldogs prepared for MCG wildcard clash against Collingwood

    Western Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards says the team is ready for their wildcard clash against Collingwood at the MCG, despite having less rest and playing at the opponent's home ground.

Sources

7news.com.au · afl.com.au · communitynews.com.au · perthnow.com.au · smh.com.au · sportal.com.au · theqldr.com.au · waToday.com.au