.Geelong is remarkably without youthful gun Sam De Koning while Slot Adelaide opens 2 changes for the finals opening clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.The Cats have named an unchanged side definition De Koning, that efficiently moved coming from key protection in to the ruck this season, has actually simply made the squad as an emergency despite being passed fit from a leg injury.Veteran superstars Tom Hawkins and also Cam Guthrie will certainly audition for the 2022 premiers' second last in the VFL, while Gary Rohan and also Oisin Mullin have actually been actually named as urgents. The last pair and also De Koning have actually all taken a trip to Adelaide.Watch the most ideal insurance coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with pro study and also every game till the Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your complimentary test today > Finals Week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE ACQUIRING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Completely free as well as private support call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or check out gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Electrical power have as expected revived Charlie Dixon, along with younger high Dante Vistenini losing his spot, while Quinton Narkle returns to the side instead of the wounded Kane Farrell.Dixon has been actually taken care of throughout the period just before participating in the last six games of the year, booting 10 goals over that period.With first-choice halfback pair Farrell (weakening) as well as Dan Houston (revocation) unavailable, Ken Hinkley has relocated Ryan Burton right into the beginning edge coming from the bench.Zak Butters was called in spite of some mild concerns after he skipped a set up Monday media appeal with an eye infection.This is actually the 3rd attend five years Slot Adelaide has actually held Geelong in a qualifying final, the Electrical power succeeding by 16 aspects in 2020, as well as 43 points in 2021. The Kitties are the only team the Energy have actually beaten in a last since 2014. The staffs for the three continuing to be finals will definitely be affirmed on Thursday evening.AFL WEEK 1 FINALS TEAMS AND INSTALLATION (All times AEST) PORT 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 (Hurt), 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 Elimination FinalSaturday September 7, 7:30 pm at the GabbaLIONSTeams TBA Thursday eveningBLUESTeams TBA Thursday evening.