.Geelong is actually surprisingly without youthful gun Sam De Koning while Slot Adelaide opens 2 changes for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have actually named an unchanged edge significance De Koning, that efficiently moved from vital protection right into the ruck this season, has actually only made the team as an emergency situation in spite of being passed match coming from a knee injury.Veteran stars Tom Hawkins and also Web cam Guthrie will definitely audition for the 2022 premiers' second final in the VFL, while Gary Rohan and also Oisin Mullin have actually been called as urgents. The second pair and De Koning have actually all taken a trip to Adelaide.Watch the most effective coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with expert evaluation as well as every game until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your cost-free trial today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE PURCHASING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Completely free as well as discreet assistance phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or explore gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Power have actually as anticipated restored Charlie Dixon, with youthful tall Dante Vistenini dropping his location, while Quinton Narkle goes back to the edge instead of the hurt Kane Farrell.Dixon has been actually handled throughout the season prior to playing the final six activities of the year, kicking 10 goals over that period.With first-choice halfback pair Farrell (hamstring) and also Dan Houston (revocation) not available, Ken Hinkley has actually relocated Ryan Burton in to the beginning side coming from the bench.Zak Butters was named even with some light worries after he skipped a planned Monday media look with an eye infection.This is the third attend five years Slot Adelaide has actually held Geelong in a certifying final, the Power gaining through 16 points in 2020, and also 43 aspects in 2021. The Kitties are the only staff the Electrical power have beaten in a last considering that 2014. The crews for the three continuing to be finals will be verified on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AS WELL AS FIXTURE (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 (Injured Or Hurt), D.Visentini (Left Out) 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.