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The 2026 AFL Wildcard Round has arrived, with the league's expanded top-10 finals system making its debut following the completion of Round 24. Find out more about WIldcard Round and this weekend's matches here.

The second match on our Sunday slate is certainly an interesting one as the Swans host the Kangaroos at the SCG. There have been some wild fluctuations in the betting odds for this match for obvious reasons, so let’s try and find where the value lies.

Sunday afternoon at Cbus Super Stadium looks like a major opportunity for Cronulla to steady their season, with the Sharks travelling north to face a Gold Coast side whose year is rapidly falling apart.

Essendon and Port Adelaide will have an opportunity to end their season with a rare victory when they meet at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Can an undermanned Power side pick up win number seven for the season? Or will the Bombers avoid the wooden spoon with an upset victory?

The final Sunday slate of the home and away season brings us three very different contests. Check out our fantasy preview for the full Sunday slate in Round 24 here!