.Geelong is shockingly without youthful gun Sam De Koning while Slot Adelaide turns 2 changes for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have actually named an unchanged edge meaning De Koning, that efficiently moved from key defence into the ruck this time, has actually only created the squad as an emergency in spite of being actually passed match coming from a knee injury.Veteran superstars Tom Hawkins as well as Camera Guthrie will audition for the 2022 premiers' second last in the VFL, while Gary Rohan and Oisin Mullin have been called as unexpected emergencies. The last pair and also De Koning have all taken a trip to Adelaide.Watch the best insurance coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with pro evaluation as well as every video game till the Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free test today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE BUYING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of cost and also discreet support phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or see gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Power have actually as anticipated restored Charlie Dixon, along with younger high Dante Vistenini dropping his spot, while Quinton Narkle returns to the edge instead of the damaged Kane Farrell.Dixon has actually been actually managed throughout the time prior to playing the final six video games of the year, booting 10 goals over that period.With first-choice halfback set Farrell (hamstring muscle) as well as Dan Houston (revocation) not available, Ken Hinkley has actually relocated Ryan Burton right into the starting side from the bench.Zak Butters was called even with some mild issues after he missed a planned Monday media appeal with an eye infection.This is actually the 3rd time in five years Slot Adelaide has thrown Geelong in a certifying ultimate, the Power winning by 16 aspects in 2020, and 43 factors in 2021. The Felines are the only group the Electrical power have beaten in a final since 2014. The teams for the 3 remaining finals will certainly be actually verified on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AND FIXTURE (Perpetuity 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 (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 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 night.