Richmond VFL will take on Williamstown in the Wildcard Round this Sunday afternoon at DSV Stadium.

The clash between eighth-placed Williamstown and ninth-placed Tigers will take place this Sunday, August 25 at DSV Stadium from 12:00pm.

The VFL Tigers secured their spot in this year’s Wildcard Round after defeating arch-rival Carlton by nine points on Sunday morning at IKON Park.

Richmond is featuring in the Wildcard Round for the second consecutive year, with VFL Coach Steve Morris stating “it’s a great opportunity for teams that miss out”. 

“It’s a great way of extending the season for another week leading into September, and it gives us a shot to stay in the hunt,” said Morris.

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The highest-ranked winner in Wildcard Round will advance to the 2024 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series as the seventh-placed team and will take on the Box Hill Hawks in the second elimination final.

The lowest-ranked winner in Wildcard Round will progress to the first elimination final as the eighth-placed team and will play against the Southport Sharks.

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For matches played in Victoria during Wildcard Round through to the Preliminary Finals, admission prices will be adults $15, concession/pensioners $10 and children under 15 free.

Tickets can be purchased from midday Tuesday each week of the finals series via www.intix.com.au/org/vfl.

Fans who can't make it to DSV Stadium can watch the game live on Channel 7.