Craig McRae steers injury-ravaged Pies into record first wildcard clash
Collingwood reached the AFL wildcard with 12 wins despite missing captain Darcy Moore to a hamstring injury and two star forwards to ACL injuries.
Why it mattersWildcard matches force lower-ranked teams to win away to earn a second chance. Collingwood's path now depends on McStay's form and McRae's tactical edge holding up under playoff pressure.
AustraliaThe wildcard round changes how Australians experience the AFL finals. Collingwood's run tests whether the new format rewards resilience or punishes teams that limped home.
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