The first week of AFL finals gets underway on Thursday night with a massive clash between Adelaide and Collingwood. Then, it's Geelong and Brisbane on Friday evening.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Adelaide vs. Collingwood
Team news: The Pies have made a massive selection call with Mason Cox returning to the side for the omitted Dan McStay, while Wil Parker also comes in for just his ninth game, after Jeremy Howe suffered a groin injury against the Demons in Round 24. For the Crows, Max Michalanney and Luke Pedlar have been recalled to replace Billy Dowling and Sid Draper (both omitted).
ESPN tip: Crows by 3 points
What Champion Data says: Adelaide has not lost a home final against an interstate side since 2012, and has won all three finals against interstate sides at Adelaide Oval since 2016. Collingwood has won just one of its past five interstate finals.
Pointsbet odds: Crows $1.59, Magpies $2.35
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On the ESPN Footy Podcast, the team discusses how Ben Keays' versatility and goal-kicking ability could have a huge impact on the Crows' finals campaign.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Geelong vs. Brisbane
Team news: The Lions recall injured pair Jarrod Berry (shoulder) and Lachie Neale (quad) with Bruce Reville and James Tunstill going out. For the Cats, big man Rhys Stanley will miss with a hamstring, and Mitch Knevitt and Jed Bews have been omitted. In come Shannon Neale (back from suspension), and duo Mark O'Connor and Jhye Clark.
ESPN tip: Cats by 13 points
What Champion Data says: Geelong is 16-1 when finishing with at least 330 disposals in a game this season, and 1-5 when they fail to reach 330. Brisbane kept the Cats to 314 and 320 disposals in their two wins against them this season.
Pointsbet odds: Cats $1.65, Lions $2.25
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
GWS vs. Hawthorn
Team news: The Giants welcome back three big stars, Jesse Hogan, Josh Kelly, and Jake Stringer, with Jacob Wehr, Harry Rowston, and Max Gruzewski all omitted. It means Jack Buckley and Brent Daniels won't play. Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle will play for the first time in two months, while Sam Butler comes in, but Mitch Lewis will miss and Luke Breust has been omitted.
ESPN tip: Giants by 8 points
What Champion Data says: Hawthorn has lost all eight games they have played at Engie Stadium. They average 30 fewer points per game at the venue than all other venues combined since 2015.
Pointsbet odds: Giants $1.80, Hawks $2.00
On the ESPN Footy Podcast, Jake Michaels says Gold Coast's biggest finals X-Factor might not play even a minute of footy, looking to the coaches box instead.
Fremantle vs. Gold Coast
Team news: Damien Hardwick has confirmed veteran David Swallow will play this week after a VFL/AFL record 247 games without a final. Jake Rogers is the unlucky Sun to miss. Meanwhile, Fremantle's Sam Switkowski won't suit up as he continues to battle a knee injury, and Corey Wagner has a pec injury. Nathan O'Driscoll and Isaiah Dudley come in.
ESPN tip: Dockers 14 points
What Champion Data says: Fremantle has won its past 13 games when leading at quarter time. Gold Coast has outscored its opposition by 177 points in first quarters this season - ranked No.1 in the AFL.
Pointsbet odds: Dockers $1.56, Suns $2.45