Western Bulldogs midfielder Matt Kennedy's AFL Wildcard Round night was ended early by a concussion.

He went hard for a footy against Collingwood pressure forward Harvey Harrison resulting in a head clash.

It was a savage blow for the Dogs, with Kennedy the club's best player on the night until the point he was sidelined with 27 disposals.

It means he will miss the elimination final should the Dogs progress.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Matthew Kennedy of the Bulldogs takes possession of the ball during the round two AFL match between Footscray Bulldogs (Western Bulldogs) and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Matthew Kennedy of the Bulldogs takes possession of the ball during the round two AFL match between Footscray Bulldogs (Western Bulldogs) and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

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