VFL Wildcard Round details confirmed

The AFL has today confirmed our fixture for the 2024 Smithy’s VFL Wildcard Round.

By SUNS Media

Finishing seventh following the home and away season, Our VFL SUNS will host tenth-placed Frankston at People First Stadium on Saturday with the winner progressing to an Elimination Final against sixth-placed Box Hill Hawks the following weekend.

A concept introduced in 2023, the Smithy’s VFL Wildcard Round features two matches between the sides who finished seventh to tenth on the Smithy’s VFL ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season.

Entry will be free for spectators who can enter through Gate 3 from 12:45pm. Free parking will be available in the Blue carpark.

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