.Geelong is actually remarkably without younger gun Sam De Koning while Port Adelaide opens pair of improvements for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have actually called a the same edge meaning De Koning, that properly moved coming from key support right into the ruck this time, has actually simply created the squad as an emergency situation even with being actually passed match coming from a knee injury.Veteran superstars Tom Hawkins and Web cam Guthrie will audition for the 2022 premiers' 2nd ultimate in the VFL, while Gary Rohan as well as Oisin Mullin have actually been actually named as emergency situations. The latter set and also De Koning have actually all journeyed to Adelaide.Watch the best protection of the 2024 AFL finals, with pro analysis as well as every activity till the Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost trial today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE PURCHASING RATHER. Totally free and private support call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Electrical power have as anticipated recovered Charlie Dixon, with young high Dante Vistenini dropping his spot, while Quinton Narkle goes back to the side instead of the harmed Kane Farrell.Dixon has actually been actually dealt with throughout the season just before playing the final six video games of the year, kicking 10 targets over that period.With first-choice halfback pair Farrell (weakening) and Dan Houston (suspension) unavailable, Ken Hinkley has relocated Ryan Burton right into the starting side coming from the bench.Zak Butters was actually called regardless of some small problems after he overlooked a scheduled Monday media look with an eye infection.This is the 3rd time in 5 years Slot Adelaide has hosted Geelong in a qualifying last, the Power gaining by 16 factors in 2020, as well as 43 points in 2021. The Cats are actually the only team the Power have defeated in a last considering that 2014. The groups for the 3 continuing to be finals are going to be confirmed on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AS WELL AS FITTING (Perpetuity AEST) SLOT ADELAIDE v GEELONGSecond Qualifying FinalThursday September 5, 7:40 pm at Adelaide OvalPOWERB: La.Jones, B.Zerk-Thatcher, M.BergmanHB: R.Burton, A.Aliir, L.EvansC: J.Burgoyne, O.Wines, W.DrewHF: D.Byrne-Jones, E.Ratugolea, W.RioliF: M.Georgiades, C.Dixon, C.Rozee - CFOLL: J.Sweet, J.Horne-Francis, Z.ButtersI/ C: T.Boak, Q.Narkle, J.Mead, F.Evans, J.McEnteeEMG: J.Sinn, D.Visentini, T.MarshallIN: C.Dixon, Q.NarkleOUT: K.Farrell (Hurt), D.Visentini (Omitted) CATSB: L.Humphries, J.Henry, J.KolodjashnijHB: M.Duncan, M.Blicavs, Z.GuthrieC: M.Holmes, T.Atkins, O.DempseyHF: T.Stengle, S.Neale, S.MannaghF: B.Close, J.Cameron, O.HenryFOLL: R.Stanley, P.Dangerfield - C, T.StewartI/ C: Z.Tuohy, J.Bowes, G.Miers, T.Bruhn, J.BewsEMG: G.Rohan, O.Mullin, S.De KoningNo changesWESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORNSecond Elimination FinalFriday September 6, 7:40 pm at the MCGBULLDOGSTeams TBA Thursday eveningHAWKSTeams TBA Thursday eveningSYDNEY SWANS v GWS GIANTSFirst Qualifying FinalSaturday September 7, 3:20 pm at the SCGSWANSTeams TBA Thursday eveningGIANTSTeams TBA Thursday eveningBRISBANE LIONS v CARLTONFirst Elimination FinalSaturday September 7, 7:30 pm at the GabbaLIONSTeams TBA Thursday eveningBLUESTeams TBA Thursday evening.