The dates, times and venues for week one of the finals series have been revealed.
Thursday September 7
First qualifying final
Adelaide v Greater Western Sydney at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm ACST/7.50pm AEST
Friday September 8
Second qualifying final
Geelong v Richmond at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
Saturday September 9
Second elimination final
Sydney v Essendon at SCG, 4.20pm AEST
First elimination final
Port Adelaide v West Coast at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm ACST/7.50pm AEST
Check out your team's road to the grand final below:
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