The first-ever AFL Wildcard Round is in the books — and it delivered. 🔥

This week on Between The Sticks, we break down all the fallout from a historic weekend as Carlton and the Western Bulldogs advance, while Collingwood and Melbourne are sent packing.

We unpack the Scott Pendlebury bombshell, what his shock departure means for Collingwood and what could come next for both Pendles and the Magpies.

Then, we dissect both Wildcard clashes:

🔵 How did Carlton get it done? 🔴⚪🔵 How did the Bulldogs secure the win? 🔴🔵 Where did it unravel for Melbourne? ⚫⚪ What went wrong for Collingwood?

We also reflect on Nick Daicos’ record-breaking campaign and ask: Where does his 2026 season rank among the greatest individual seasons in AFL history?

Wildcard Weekend is over. The contenders are set. Now the race for the 2026 ...