AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)
SECOND ELIMINATION FINAL
BRISBANE LIONS v RICHMOND
Thursday September 1, 7:20pm at the Gabba
BRISBANE
B: D.Gardiner, D.McStay, D.Rich
HB: B.Starcevich, H.Andrews, K.Coleman
C: Z.Bailey, J.Berry, H.McCluggage
HF: D.Zorko, E.Hipwood, L.McCarthy
F: J.Payne, J.Daniher, C.Cameron
FOLL: O.McInerney, L.Neale, M.Robinson
I/C: D.Robertson, J.Prior, R.Mathieson, D.Wilmot
EMG: K.Lohmann, C.Ah Chee, D.Fort, R.Lester
IN: D.Robertson, D.Wilmot
OUT: C.Rayner (suspended), J.Lyons (injured), N.Answerth (suspended)
RICHMOND
B: N.Broad, N.Balta, R.Tarrant
HB: L.Baker, N.Vlastuin, D.Rioli
C: M.Pickett, T.Cotchin, K.McIntosh
HF: M.Rioli, J.Short, S.Bolton
F: J.Riewoldt, D.Martin, T.Lynch
FOLL: T.Nankervis, D.Prestia, T.Sonsie
I/C: J.Gibcus, B.Miller, J.Ross, N.Cumberland
EMG: I.Soldo, R.Mansell, J.Graham, S.Edwards
IN: D.Martin
OUT: S.Edwards (omitted), J.Castagna (sub)
SECOND QUALIFYING FINAL
MELBOURNE v SYDNEY SWANS
Friday September 2, 7:50pm at the MCG
MELBOURNE
B: T.Rivers, H.Petty, S.May
HB: A.Brayshaw, J.Lever, M.Hibberd
C: J.Hunt, C.Oliver, J.Melksham
HF: C.Spargo, L.Jackson, E.Langdon
F: K.Pickett, B.Brown, A.Neal-Bullen
FOLL: M.Gawn, J.Viney, C.Petracca
I/C: C.Salem, J.Harmes, B.Fritsch, T.Sparrow
EMG: T.Bedford, J.Bowey, J.van Rooyen, J.Smith
IN: C.Salem
OUT: J.Bowey (omitted), J.Jordon (sub)
SYDNEY
B: D.Rampe, T.McCartin, N.Blakey
HB: J.Lloyd, P.McCartin, J.McInerney
C: E.Gulden, C.Warner, C.Mills
HF: I.Heeney, S.Reid, W.Hayward
F: T.Papley, L.Franklin, R.Clarke
FOLL: T.Hickey, L.Parker, J.Rowbotto
I/C: R.Fox, O.FLorent, L.McDonald, D.Stephens
EMG: C.Sinclair, H.Cunningham, H.McLean, B.Campbell
IN: Nil
OUT: S.Wicks (sub)
FIRST QUALIFYING FINAL
GEELONG CATS v COLLINGWOOD
Saturday September 3, 4:35pm at the MCG
GEELONG
B: Z.Tuohy, S.De Koning, J.Bews
HB: M.Duncan, J.Henry, T.Stewart
C: I.Smith, J.Selwood, M.Holmes
HF: B.Close, J.Cameron, G.Miers
F: T.Stengle, T.Hawkins, G.Rohan
FOLL: R.Stanley, M.Blicavs, P.Dangerfield
I/C: Z.Guthrie, J.Kolodjashnij, C.Guthrie, T.Atkins
EMG: S.Menegola, M.O’Connor, B.Parfitt, J.Ceglar
IN: M.Duncan, J.Cameron, R.Stanley
OUT: M.O’Connor, E.Ratugolea, J.Ceglar, B.Parfitt (omitted)
COLLINGWOOD
B: B.Maynard, D.Moore, J.Howe
HB: J.Crisp, N.Murphy, S.Pendlebury
C: J.Noble, T.Adams, I.Quaynor
HF: J.Elliott, D.Cameron, B.McCreery
F: N.Daicos, B.Mihocek, J.Daicos
FOLL: M.Cox, J.De Goey, S.Sidebottom
I/C: P.Lipinski, W.Hoskin-Elliott, J.Ginnivan, A.Johnson
EMG: T.Bianco, N.Kreuger, C.Brown, F.Macrae
IN: T.Adams
OUT: O.Henry (sub), F.Macrae (omitted)
FIRST ELIMINATION FINAL
FREMANTLE v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Saturday September 3, 8:10pm at Optus Stadium
FREMANTLE
B: J.Aish, B.Cox, J.Clark
HB: H.Young, A.Pearce, L.Ryan
C: M.Frederick, A.Brayshaw, B.Acres
HF: L.Schultz, S.Switkowski, H.Chapman
F: J.Amiss, R.Lobb, M.Walters
FOLL: S.Darcy, W.Brodie, C.Serong
I/C: G.Logue, D.Mundy, N.O’Driscoll, B.Walker
EMG: D.Tucker, B.Banfield, L.Meek, E.Hughes
IN: J.Amiss, R.Lobb, G.Logue
OUT: L.Meek, B.Banfield (both omitted), N.Fyfe (injured), D.Tucker (sub)
WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: E.Richards, R.Gardner, Z.Cordy
HB: B.Williams, A.Keath, B.Dale
C: L.Hunter, J.Dunkley, J.Macrae
HF: A.Treloar, J.Ugle-Hagan, J.Johannisen
F: C.Weightman, A.Naughton, S.Darcy
FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli, B.Smith
I/C: L.Vandermeer, C.Daniel, T.McLean, R.Smith
EMG: S.Martin, J.Bruce, R.McComb, T.Duryea
IN: A.Keath, J.Johannisen, T.McLean
OUT: J.Bruce (omitted), T.Liberatore (injured), T.Duryea (personal reasons), R.McComb (sub)
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Rookies! Yes we have a debutant.
Brisbane : Darcy Wilmot
Wilmot was taken with pick 16 in the 2021 National Draft having played his junior football at Montmorency, Hazel Glen College and Northern Knights under-18s.
The 18-year-old was a highlight of the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, where he celebrated with a “few Pepsi Max’s with the boys.”
“I thought I had opportunities throughout the season but coming to the end of it and our team being pretty healthy, I was pretty happy to accept that it might not happen,” he said.
“I thought I would keep working hard just in case that one per cent turned my way – which it has.”
While the mission ahead may be an overwhelming challenge for some youngsters, Wilmot says he understands the task tomorrow night and is embracing the occasion.
“It’s a huge chance,” Wilmot said as he embraces the occasion.
“Always stay ready, as you just never know when you’ll get your chance.
“I just knew that when an opportunity came, I’d definitely be ready for it and would grab it.
Thursday, September 1
Brisbane v Richmond at the Gabba, 7.20pm AEST
BRISBANE
In: D.Robertson, D.Wilmot
Out: C.Rayner (suspension), J.Lyons (groin), N.Answerth (suspension)
Round 23 sub: M.Robinson (replaced J.Berry in the fourth quarter)
RICHMOND
In: D.Martin
Out: S.Edwards (omitted), J.Castagna (Medi-Sub)
Round 23 sub: J.Castagna (replaced T.Lynch in the fourth quarter)
Friday, September 2
Melbourne v Sydney at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
MELBOURNE
In: C.Salem
Out: J.Bowey (omitted), J.Jordon (Medi-Sub)
Round 23 sub: J.Jordon (replaced L.Jackson in the fourth quarter)
SYDNEY
In: Nil
Out: S.Wicks (Medi-Sub)
Round 23 sub: S.Wicks (replaced T.Papley in the second quarter)
Saturday, September 3
Geelong v Collingwood at the MCG, 4.35pm AEST
GEELONG
In: M.Duncan, J.Cameron, R.Stanley
Out: M.O’Connor (omitted), E.Ratugolea (omitted), J.Ceglar (omitted), B.Parfitt (omitted)
Round 23 sub: T.Atkins (replaced J.Kolodjashnij)
COLLINGWOOD
In: T.Adams
Out: O.Henry (Medi-Sub), F.Macrae (omitted)
Round 23 sub: O.Henry (unused)
Fremantle v Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST
FREMANTLE
In: J.Amiss, R.Lobb, G.Logue
Out: L.Meek (omitted), B.Banfield (omitted), N.Fyfe (injured), D.Tucker (Medi-Sub)
Round 23 sub: D.Tucker (unused)
WESTERN BULLDOGS
In: A.Keath, J.Johannisen, T.McLean
Out: J.Bruce (omitted), T.Liberatore (injured), T.Duryea (personal reason), R.McComb (Medi-Sub)
Round 23 sub: R.McComb (replaced L.Vandermeer in the fourth quarter)