The Wildcard Round's Wild Ride: Lessons from Carlton and St Kilda The Australian Football League's (AFL) wildcard round has long been a peculiar aspect of the competition.
This year's draw has highlighted its inherent flaws, bringing them to the forefront for all to see.
For some teams, like Josh Fraser's resurgent Carlton, the wildcard round is a blessing in disguise – a chance to secure finals football without having to win on the field.