Whether you are first on the ladder or eighth, each team going into the AFL Finals Series has at least one reason why they could win a premiership or a reason why they can't.
Each team has every reason to believe they can win it all from here, whether it is based on form, game style, or experience. Every finals team has its own strengths and weaknesses, and now it's a matter of who can utilise their strengths to their advantage while minimising their weaknesses.
Below is listed every team's biggest reason why they can or can't bring home the 2025 AFL premiership.
5. GWS Giants
Why
Their best football is very good
The Giants have been in very good form recently, winning nine of their last 10. This only saw them miss the top four on percentage. They also have a 6-3 record against the top eight sides and have beaten three of the top four sides.
The Giants also have a huge list of players set to return, which includes Jesse Hogan, Jack Buckley, Josh Kelly and Jake Stringer.
Why not
Inconsistency
Adam Kingsley's men have had their off days in the past, including some disastrous results. We know that their best is very good, but at some points, the Giants can fade away very quickly, like in last year's semi-final loss to Brisbane.
There are also question marks around whether their injured players will be ready to perform in the elimination final.
