2022 AFL finals week one matchups locked in

After a much-anticipated and dramatic final day to the 2022 AFL home and away season, the top eight and finals week one matchups are set.

Having claimed the minor premiership, Geelong will host Collingwood in the first qualifying final, with the match scheduled at the MCG for Saturday, September 3 at 7:50pm (all times AEST)

The second qualifying final will see Melbourne host Sydney, also at the MCG, on the Friday at 7:50pm.

Brisbane and Richmond will clash in an elimination final at the Gabba on the Thursday night at 7:20pm, while the other 'win or go home' game will see Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs face off at Optus Stadium on the Saturday night at 8:10pm.

The loser of Geelong vs Collingwood will face the winner of Fremantle vs Bulldogs, while the loser of Melbourne vs Sydney will face the winner of Brisbane vs Richmond.

			P	W	L	D	PTS	PF	PA	%
1		Geelong	22	18	4	0	72	2146	1488	144.2
2		Melbourne	22	16	6	0	64	1936	1483	130.5
3		Sydney	22	16	6	0	64	2067	1616	127.9
4		Collingwood	22	16	6	0	64	1839	1763	104.3
5		Fremantle	22	15	6	1	62	1739	1486	117
6		Brisbane	22	15	7	0	60	2147	1799	119.3
7		Richmond	22	13	8	1	54	2165	1780	121.6
8		Bulldogs	22	12	10	0	48	1973	1812	108.9

 

The AFL are yet to confirm dates, times and venues for week one of the finals.

Week 1 AFL Finals schedule:

Thursday, September 1
Second Elimination Final, Brisbane Lions vs. Richmond at The Gabba, 7.20pm AEST

Friday, September 2
Second Qualifying Final, Melbourne vs. Sydney Swans at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST

Saturday, September 3
First Qualifying Final, Geelong Cats vs. Collingwood at the MCG, 4.35pm AEST

First Elimination Final, Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium, 8.10pm AEST/6.10pm local