.Geelong is actually remarkably without young weapon Sam De Koning while Port Adelaide turns two improvements for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have called an unmodified side significance De Koning, who properly relocated coming from crucial defence into the ruck this period, has actually simply created the squad as an emergency in spite of being passed match from a leg injury.Veteran stars Tom Hawkins as well as Web cam Guthrie are going to audition for the 2022 premiers' second last in the VFL, while Gary Rohan and Oisin Mullin have actually been actually named as unexpected emergencies. The latter pair and also De Koning have all journeyed to Adelaide.Watch the most effective coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, along with expert evaluation and every game until the Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks throughout play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free trial today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE GETTING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of cost as well as private assistance telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Energy have actually as expected recovered Charlie Dixon, with young high Dante Vistenini dropping his place, while Quinton Narkle returns to the edge in place of the injured Kane Farrell.Dixon has actually been actually taken care of throughout the time before playing the final 6 games of the year, kicking 10 targets over that period.With first-choice halfback set Farrell (hindering) and also Dan Houston (suspension) unavailable, Ken Hinkley has actually relocated Ryan Burton into the starting side from the bench.Zak Butters was called despite some mild problems after he missed a set up Monday media appeal along with an eye infection.This is actually the 3rd attend five years Slot Adelaide has actually hosted Geelong in a qualifying last, the Energy gaining by 16 points in 2020, and 43 aspects in 2021. The Pet cats are the only group the Energy have trumped in a final because 2014. The staffs for the three staying finals will definitely be verified on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AND FITTING (All times AEST) PORT 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 (Wounded), 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 Eradication 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 Removal FinalSaturday September 7, 7:30 pm at the GabbaLIONSTeams TBA Thursday eveningBLUESTeams TBA Thursday evening.