FOOTY AFTERMATH
THE SIREN'S GONE.

What actually
decided it?

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LATEST AFTERMATH

First live report
HOT CONTRADICTIONOPEN AFTERMATH โ†’
Melbourne 87
Western Bulldogs 108
MCG ยท 22 Aug 2026
61Debate
75Aftermath Interest
30-SECOND VERDICT

Melbourne had plenty of the footy going forward, but they just couldn't make it count. Western Bulldogs didn't get as many looks, but when their chances came, they made Melbourne pay.

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