.Geelong is actually incredibly without younger gun Sam De Koning while Slot Adelaide swings two improvements for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have actually named a the same side significance De Koning, that properly moved coming from essential defence in to the ruck this season, has actually merely created the team as an urgent even with being actually passed match from a knee injury.Veteran superstars Tom Hawkins and Webcam Guthrie are going to audition for the 2022 premiers' 2nd final in the VFL, while Gary Rohan as well as Oisin Mullin have actually been named as emergencies. The last set and De Koning have all taken a trip to Adelaide.Watch the greatest coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with pro review and also every activity up until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary test today > Finals Week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE GETTING INSTEAD. Totally free and classified help phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even see gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Power have as anticipated revived Charlie Dixon, along with young high Dante Vistenini shedding his place, while Quinton Narkle returns to the edge instead of the damaged Kane Farrell.Dixon has been dealt with throughout the time prior to playing the final 6 activities of the year, booting 10 goals over that period.With first-choice halfback pair Farrell (weakening) and also Dan Houston (suspension) not available, Ken Hinkley has moved Ryan Burton into the starting side coming from the bench.Zak Butters was named in spite of some small problems after he overlooked an arranged Monday media look with an eye infection.This is the 3rd time in 5 years Slot Adelaide has held Geelong in a qualifying ultimate, the Energy gaining through 16 points in 2020, and also 43 points in 2021. The Pet cats are the only team the Energy have trumped in a final since 2014. The teams for the three remaining finals will definitely be confirmed on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AND ALSO COMPONENT (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 (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 Removal 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.