.Geelong is remarkably without youthful weapon Sam De Koning while Port Adelaide swings pair of changes for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have actually named an unchanged edge significance De Koning, that effectively relocated from vital support into the ruck this time, has actually simply created the team as an emergency situation in spite of being passed match from a leg injury.Veteran stars Tom Hawkins and also Cam Guthrie are going to audition for the 2022 premiers' second ultimate in the VFL, while Gary Rohan and also Oisin Mullin have actually been called as emergencies. The latter pair as well as De Koning have all taken a trip to Adelaide.Watch the most effective insurance coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, along with pro evaluation and also every activity until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of charge trial today > Finals Week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN BE BUYING RATHER. For Free and also personal support call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or check out gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Power have as expected revived Charlie Dixon, with young tall Dante Vistenini dropping his spot, while Quinton Narkle goes back to the edge in place of the wounded Kane Farrell.Dixon has actually been dealt with throughout the time prior to playing the last 6 video games of the year, booting 10 objectives over that period.With first-choice halfback set Farrell (weakening) as well as Dan Houston (revocation) not available, Ken Hinkley has actually moved Ryan Burton in to the beginning side from the bench.Zak Butters was actually called despite some mild problems after he overlooked a set up Monday media look along with an eye infection.This is the third time in five years Slot Adelaide has actually organized Geelong in a certifying last, the Energy gaining by 16 points in 2020, and 43 factors in 2021. The Felines are the only group the Power have beaten in a last because 2014. The groups for the three remaining finals will be validated on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AND FITTING (Perpetuity 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), D.Visentini (Omitted) 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 Eradication FinalSaturday September 7, 7:30 pm at the GabbaLIONSTeams TBA Thursday eveningBLUESTeams TBA Thursday night.