.Geelong is remarkably without youthful gun Sam De Koning while Port Adelaide sways pair of changes for the finals opening up clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have actually named a the same edge definition De Koning, that efficiently relocated from essential defence right into the ruck this time, has only created the squad as an urgent regardless of being actually passed match from a knee injury.Veteran superstars Tom Hawkins as well as Camera Guthrie are going to audition for the 2022 premiers' second ultimate in the VFL, while Gary Rohan and also Oisin Mullin have actually been called as emergencies. The last pair and also De Koning have actually all journeyed to Adelaide.Watch the most effective coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with expert study and also every game until the Grand Final cope with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free trial today > Finals Week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE GETTING RATHER. Absolutely free and classified help phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or check out gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Power have actually as anticipated restored Charlie Dixon, with youthful high Dante Vistenini shedding his location, while Quinton Narkle comes back to the edge in place of the hurt Kane Farrell.Dixon has actually been actually dealt with throughout the season prior to participating in the final six activities of the year, booting 10 targets over that period.With first-choice halfback pair Farrell (weakening) and also Dan Houston (suspension) unavailable, Ken Hinkley has actually relocated Ryan Burton right into the beginning side coming from the bench.Zak Butters was called regardless of some minor concerns after he missed out on a booked Monday media look with an eye infection.This is actually the 3rd time in five years Slot Adelaide has held Geelong in a qualifying last, the Power winning through 16 points in 2020, as well as 43 factors in 2021. The Cats are the only team the Electrical power have actually trumped in an ultimate since 2014. The staffs for the 3 continuing to be finals are going to be validated on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AND FIXTURE (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 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.