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The AFL’s inaugural Wildcard Round has proven a hit with thousands of Western Bulldogs and Collingwood fans.
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Aaron Kirby

Fans vote with feet but wildcard confusion reigns

The AFL’s inaugural Wildcard Round has proven a hit with thousands of Western Bulldogs and Collingwood fans packing into the MCG on Friday night but some fans were left confused by the concept.

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