.Geelong is surprisingly without younger weapon Sam De Koning while Port Adelaide sways pair of improvements for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have called a the same side meaning De Koning, who effectively moved coming from key protection into the ruck this time, has merely made the squad as an emergency regardless of being passed match coming from a knee injury.Veteran superstars Tom Hawkins and also Camera Guthrie will definitely audition for the 2022 premiers' 2nd ultimate in the VFL, while Gary Rohan and also Oisin Mullin have been actually named as unexpected emergencies. The latter pair and also De Koning have actually all journeyed to Adelaide.Watch the very best protection of the 2024 AFL finals, with specialist analysis as well as every game until the Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks in the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost trial today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING RATHER. Free of cost as well as private assistance phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Energy have actually as expected rejuvenated Charlie Dixon, along with younger tall Dante Vistenini shedding his spot, while Quinton Narkle returns to the side instead of the harmed Kane Farrell.Dixon has actually been actually managed throughout the period before participating in the final six activities of the year, booting 10 objectives over that period.With first-choice halfback set Farrell (hamstring) as well as Dan Houston (suspension) unavailable, Ken Hinkley has actually moved Ryan Burton right into the beginning edge coming from the bench.Zak Butters was named even with some light issues after he overlooked a booked Monday media appearance along with an eye infection.This is actually the third attend five years Slot Adelaide has organized Geelong in a training final, the Energy gaining through 16 factors in 2020, and 43 aspects in 2021. The Pet cats are actually the only team the Power have trumped in a final due to the fact that 2014. The staffs for the 3 remaining finals will definitely be confirmed on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AS WELL AS COMPONENT (All times 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 (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 Elimination FinalSaturday September 7, 7:30 pm at the GabbaLIONSTeams TBA Thursday eveningBLUESTeams TBA Thursday night.