.Geelong is incredibly without youthful weapon Sam De Koning while Slot Adelaide turns 2 modifications for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have called an unchanged side definition De Koning, that properly moved from key defence into the ruck this period, has actually merely made the team as an unexpected emergency despite being passed match coming from a knee injury.Veteran superstars Tom Hawkins and Camera Guthrie are going to audition for the 2022 premiers' second final in the VFL, while Gary Rohan and also Oisin Mullin have been actually named as emergencies. The second pair and De Koning have all journeyed to Adelaide.Watch the greatest coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with pro review and every video game until the Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your cost-free trial today > Finals Week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE GETTING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of charge and classified help call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or see gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Energy have as expected revived Charlie Dixon, with youthful high Dante Vistenini dropping his spot, while Quinton Narkle goes back to the edge instead of the damaged Kane Farrell.Dixon has actually been managed throughout the season before playing the final 6 activities of the year, booting 10 goals over that period.With first-choice halfback pair Farrell (hamstring) and also Dan Houston (suspension) inaccessible, Ken Hinkley has relocated Ryan Burton right into the starting side from the bench.Zak Butters was called even with some mild concerns after he missed out on a scheduled Monday media appearance along with an eye infection.This is the 3rd time in five years Slot Adelaide has actually held Geelong in a certifying ultimate, the Energy succeeding by 16 points in 2020, as well as 43 points in 2021. The Pussy-cats are the only crew the Energy have defeated in a final since 2014. The teams for the three continuing to be finals are going to be confirmed on Thursday evening.AFL full week 1 FINALS TEAMS AND COMPONENT (All times 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 (Wounded), 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 Eradication 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 Removal FinalSaturday September 7, 7:30 pm at the GabbaLIONSTeams TBA Thursday eveningBLUESTeams TBA Thursday evening.