.An impressive final thought to the 2024 AFL home and away time has actually gotten there, along with 10 groups still in the hunt for finals footy entering into Around 24. Four teams are promised to play in September, however every spot in the top 8 stays up for grabs, along with a long checklist of instances still possible.Below, Foxfooty.com.au goes through what every finals competitor needs and wants in Around 24, along with live step ladder updates and all the instances discussed. SEE THE CURRENT AFL step ladder HEREWatch every video game till the 2024 AFL Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of charge difficulty today > Round 24IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE PURCHASING INSTEAD. For Free and private assistance telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or go to gamblinghelponline.org.au.AFL LIVE LADDER (Getting In Cycle 24 - All times AEST) 1. Sydney Swans (64 pts, 126.3%) - To participate in: Adelaide Crows at SCG, Saturday 7:40 pm2. Slot Adelaide (60 pts, 114.2%) - To participate in: Fremantle at OS, Sunday 6:10 pm3. GWS Giants (60 pts, 111.7%) - To play: Western Bulldogs at Mars, Sunday 12:30 pm4. Geelong (56 pts, 107.7%) - To participate in: West Coast Eagles at GMHBA, Saturday 1:45 pm5. Brisbane Lions (54 pts, 121.6%) - To play: Essendon at Gabba, Saturday 7:30 pm6. Western Side Bulldogs (52 pts, 123.8%) - To play: GWS Giants at Mars, Sunday 12:30 pm7. Hawthorn (52 pts, 111.8%) - To play: North Melbourne at UTAS, Sunday 4:35 pm8. Carlton (52 pts, 110.7%) - To participate in: Street Kilda at Marvel, Sunday 3:20 pm9. Fremantle (50 pts, 113.7%) - To play: Slot Adelaide at OS, Sunday 6:10 pm10. Collingwood (48 pts, 100.1%) - To participate in: Melbourne at the MCG, Friday 7:40 pmEssendon, Melbourne, Street Kilda, Gold Shoreline, Adelaide, West Coastline, North Melbourne as well as Richmond can easily certainly not participate in finals.2024 hasn't been actually a failing for Pies|00:55 HOW AROUND 24 WILL CERTAINLY PLAY OUT, CHRONOLOGICALLYFriday evening: Melbourne vs Collingwood, 7:40 pm at the MCG- Collingwood needs to win and also compose a portion space equal to 30 goals to pass Carlton, so realistically this video game does not influence the finals race- If they gain, the Magpies may not be removed up until after cry playSaturday arvo: Geelong vs West Coastline Eagles, 1:45 pm at GMHBA Coliseum- Geelong should gain to confirm a top-four spot, very likely fourth but may catch GWS for third with a big succeed. Technically can record Slot in second also- The Pet cats are actually roughly 10 objectives behind GWS, and 20 objectives behind Port- Can easily lose as reduced as 8th if they miss, depending upon outcomes for Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and also CartonSaturday arvo: Richmond vs Gold Coastline Suns, 2:10 pm at the MCG- This video game does not influence the finals raceSaturday twilight: Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, 4:35 pm at UTAS Arena- Hawthorn assures a finals place with a gain- May end up as higher as 4th, but will truthfully end up 5th, sixth or even 7th along with a win- Along with a loss, will definitely miss out on finals if each Carlton and also Fremantle winSaturday night: Brisbane Lions vs Essendon, 7:30 pm at the Gabba- Brisbane assures fifth with a win, unless Geelong lost to West Shoreline, in which case will assure 4th- May realistically lose as low as 8th with a reduction (may technically miss the eight on amount however incredibly unexpected) Saturday night: Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows, 7:40 pm at the SCG- This video game carries out not influence the finals nationality, unless Sydney loses through 150+ Sunday early: Western side Bulldogs vs GWS Giants, 12:30 pm at Mars Arena- Bulldogs assure a finals place along with a succeed- May end up as high as 4th (if Geelong as well as Brisbane missed), more probable clinch sixth- May skip the finals with a loss (if Hawthorn, Carlton and also Fremantle win)- GWS can fall as reduced as 4th if they miss as well as Geelong composes a 10-goal percentage void- Can easily move right into second along with a gain, requiring Slot Adelaide to win to substitute themSunday afternoon: Carlton vs St Kilda, 3:20 pm at Marvel Coliseum- Carlton assures a finals place with a succeed- Can complete as high as 4th with extremely unexpected set of outcomes, more probable 6th, 7th or even 8th- Probably instance is they're playing to enhance their percentage and also pass Hawthorn for 7th, therefore staying clear of an elimination final in Brisbane- They are about 4 targets behind Hawthorn on percent getting into the weekend break- May miss out on the finals with a loss (if Fremantle victories) Sunday evening: Fremantle vs Port Adelaide, 6:10 pm at Optus Coliseum- Fremantle is already dealt with if all of Western Side Bulldogs, Hawthorn as well as Carlton gained. Otherwise Dockers are playing to take among them away from the eight- Can easily finish as higher as sixth if all 3 of those groups lose- Slot Adelaide is actually betting second if GWS beat the Bulldogs previously in the day- Can easily drop as low as 4th with a reduction if Geelong completely thumps West CoastDees can only trade Trac to ONE group|00:53 PRESENT ANTICIPATED WEEK 1 OF FINALSFirst Qualifying Final (1st bunches fourth): Sydney Swans vs Geelong at the SCGFirst Eradication Final (5th lots 8th): Brisbane Lions vs Carlton at the GabbaSecond Removal Final (6th hosts 7th): Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn at the MCGSecond Qualifying Final (2nd lots 3rd): Port Adelaide vs GWS Giants at Adelaide OvalCURRENT PREDICTED ULTIMATE LADDER1. Sydney Swans (17-6) 2. Slot Adelaide (16-7) 3. GWS Giants (15-8) 4. Geelong (15-8) 5. Brisbane Lions (14-8-1) 6. Western Side Bulldogs (14-9) 7. Hawthorn (14-9) 8. Carlton (14-9) 9. Collingwood (12-9-2) 10. Fremantle (12-10-1) 11. Essendon (11-11-1) 12. Melbourne (11-12) thirteen. Gold Shore Suns (11-12) 14. St Kilda (10-13) 15. Adelaide Crows (8-14-1) 16. West Coastline Eagles (5-18) 17. North Melbourne (3-20) 18. Richmond (2-21) Keep In Mind: Our company are actually analyzing the final sphere and also every staff as if no pulls can or even will definitely occur ... this is actually made complex enough. Perpetuity AEST.Adams to likely overlook one more GF?|03:011. SYDNEY SWANS (16-6, 126.3%) To play: Adelaide Crows at the SCG, Sunday 7:40 pmWin or even Miss: Finish 1stAnalysis: There are no realistic cases where the Swans go bust to gain the slight premiership. There are actually unlikely ones, though! A 100-point reduction, while Slot Adelaide trumps Fremantle by 100 aspects, would do it.Fox Footy's prediction: Gain and also finish 1st, multitude Geelong in a training final2. SLOT ADELAIDE (15-7, 114.2%) To play: Fremantle at Optus Coliseum, Sunday 6:10 pmWin: Complete 2nd if GWS drops OR wins as well as does not make up 7-8 objective percentage space, 3rd if GWS success and makes up 7-8 objective amount gapLose: End up 2nd if GWS drops (as well as Slot aren't trumped by 7-8 targets much more than the Giants), third if GWS gains, fourth in incredibly extremely unlikely scenario Geelong succeeds and comprises massive percentage gapAnalysis: The Energy will definitely possess the advantage of recognizing their exact circumstance heading into their ultimate video game, though there is actually a very real odds they'll be actually more or less locked right into 2nd. As well as in any case they are actually visiting be playing in the Second Qualifying Final. Their percent lead on GWS is approximately 7-8 targets, as well as on Geelong it's closer to 20, so they're most likely certainly not receiving recorded due to the Pussy-cats. Consequently if the Giants gain, the Electrical power is going to require to win to lock up second spot - however so long as they do not get thrashed by a determined Dockers edge, percentage should not be a problem. (If they succeed by a number of targets, GWS would certainly require to gain by 10 objectives to record all of them, etc) Fox Footy's forecast: Gain and also end up 2nd, multitude GWS in a qualifying final3. GWS GIANTS (15-7, 111.7%) To participate in: Western Bulldogs at Mars Coliseum, Sunday 12:30 pmWin: End up second if Slot Adelaide loses OR success but quits 7-8 target bait portion, 3rd if Slot Adelaide succeeds as well as has percent leadLose: Finish second if Slot Adelaide is actually defeated through 7-8 goals more than they are actually, 3rd if Slot Adelaide gains OR loses but has percent top as well as Geelong loses OR success as well as doesn't make up 10-goal portion void, fourth if Geelong victories and comprises 10-goal percentage gapAnalysis: They're secured right into the best 4, as well as are most likely having fun in the 2nd vs third qualifying final, though Geelong surely recognizes exactly how to punish West Coast at GMHBA Coliseum. That's the only means the Giants would drop out of participating in Slot Adelaide an enormous gain by the Felines on Saturday (our company are actually speaking 10+ goals) and afterwards a Giants reduction to the Bulldogs on Sunday. If the Pet cats don't gain huge (or win at all), the Giants is going to be betting throwing rights to the Second Qualifying Final. They can either compose a 7-8 target gap in amount to pass Port Adelaide, or even only really hope Freo trumps them.Fox Footy's prophecy: Drop as well as end up 3rd, away to Slot Adelaide in a qualifying finalZach Tuohy describes selection to resign|00:534. GEELONG (14-8, 107.7%) To participate in: West Shore Eagles at GMHBA Arena, Sunday 1:45 pmWin: Finish third if GWS sheds and also gives up 10-goal portion top, 4th if GWS wins OR drops yet holds onto amount lead (fringe instance they may meet second with huge win) Lose: Complete fourth if Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn as well as Carlton lose, fifth if three drop, sixth if two lose, 7th if one drops, 8th if they all winAnalysis: Well, they really tightened that up. From appearing like they were heading to create portion and secure a top-four location, today the Pet cats need to have to gain merely to promise on their own the dual chance, along with 4 teams hoping they lose to West Shore so they can easily pinch 4th from them. On the plus side, this is one of the most unbalanced matchup in modern footy, along with the Eagles shedding 9 direct excursions to Kardinia Playground through approximately 10+ objectives. It is actually not unrealistic to envision the Pet cats gaining by that frame, and also in mix along with even a slim GWS loss, they would certainly be moving into an away qualifying final vs Slot Adelaide (for the 3rd attend five periods!). Or else a succeed need to send all of them to the SCG. If the Felines actually lose, they will possibly be delivered into a removal last on our forecasts, all the way to 8th! Fox Footy's prophecy: Win and also finish 4th, away to Sydney in a qualifying final5. BRISBANE LIONS (13-8-1, 121.6%) To participate in: Essendon at the Gabba, Saturday 7:30 pmWin: Finish fourth if Geelong loses, 5th if Geelong winsLose: Complete fifth if Western side Bulldogs drop AND Hawthorn lose as well as Carlton drop and also Fremantle shed OR gain but crash to beat very large portion space, sixth if 3 of those occur, 7th if 2 occur, 8th if one takes place, miss out on finals if none happenAnalysis: Certainly not simply did they police officer yet another very painful loss to the Pies, but they obtained the wrong staff over them shedding! If the Lions were entering Round 24 hoping for Port or GWS to drop, they would certainly still possess a real chance at the best 4, however surely Geelong does not drop in your home to West Coastline? As long as the Kitties finish the job, the Cougars must be actually tied for an eradication final. Defeating the Bombing planes will at that point guarantee all of them fifth area (and also is actually the side of the brace you desire, if it suggests staying away from the Bulldogs and Hawks in week one, and also very likely acquiring Geelong in full week 2). A shock reduction to Essendon would observe Chris Fagan's edge nervously enjoying on Sunday to see the number of teams pass them ... actually they might overlook the 8 totally, however it is quite unrealistic for Fremantle to pass them.Fox Footy's forecast: Gain as well as end up 5th, lot Carlton in a removal finalSelfish Lions captured shunning allies|01:046. WESTERN SIDE BULLDOGS (13-9, 123.8%) To play: GWS Giants at Mars Stadium, Sunday 12:30 pmWin: Finish fourth if Geelong as well as Brisbane shed, 5th if one loses, sixth if both winLose: Finish sixth if Hawthorn, Carlton as well as Fremantle drop, 7th if 2 shed, 8th if one drops, overlook finals if they all winAnalysis: Aggravatingly for the Bulldogs, they can easily still overlook the eight, despite having the AFL's second-best percent as well as thirteen victories (which no person has actually ever before skipped the eight along with). As a matter of fact it is actually an incredibly true option - they still need to perform against an in-form GWS to ensure their area in September. But that's certainly not the only trait at concern the Pets would ensure on their own a home final along with a victory (probably at the MCG vs Hawthorn), but regardless of whether they keep in the 8 after dropping, they could be moving to Brisbane for that removal final. At the other edge of the spectrum, there is actually still a tiny odds they may slip right into the leading four, though it calls for West Shore to trump Geelong in Geelong, as well as Essendon to defeat Brisbane in Brisbane ... thus a little possibility. Fox Footy's prophecy: Win and also end up 6th, 'range' Hawthorn in a removal final7. HAWTHORN (13-9, 111.8%) To participate in: North Melbourne at UTAS Coliseum, Saturday 4:35 pmWin: End up fourth if Geelong, Brisbane as well as Western Bulldogs all shed as well as Carlton drops OR triumphes however fails to surpass them on portion (approx. 4 goals) 5th if 3 occur, sixth if pair of occur, 7th if one happens, 8th if none happenLose: End up 7th if Fremantle loses AND Carlton loses while staying behind on percentage, 8th if one sheds, skip finals if each winAnalysis: Our team prefer to be actually the Hawks than the Bulldogs today, because of that they have actually received delegated to experience. Sam Mitchell's guys are actually a succeed off of September, and simply need to take care of business versus an injury-hit N. Melbourne that looked horrendous against said Canines on Sunday. There's even an incredibly long shot they slip into the leading four additional realistically they'll make on their own an MCG eradication ultimate, either versus the Pet dogs, Freo or even Carlton. (The best-case circumstance is most likely the Dogs losing, so the Hawks end up sixth and participate in the Blues.) If they're outplayed through North though, they are actually just as intimidated as the Pet dogs, expecting Carlton and Fremantle to observe if they are actually kicked out of the eight.Fox Footy's prediction: Win as well as end up 7th, 'away' to Western Bulldogs in a removal finalMagic of Hok-ball clarified|03:418. CARLTON (13-9, 110.7%) To play: St Kilda at Wonder Arena, Sunday 3:20 pmWin: End up 4th if Geelong, Brisbane, Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn all drop OR Hawks win but fall back Blues on amount (approx. 4 targets), 5th if 3 happen, 6th if pair of occur, 7th if one happens, 8th if none happenLose: Complete 7th if Hawthorn loses through enough to fall back on percentage AND Fremantle loses, 8th if one takes place, or else miss finalsAnalysis: Crippa's home condition definitely assisted them out this weekend. Fremantle's loss, integrated with the Blues' get West Coast, views all of them inside the 8 as well as also able to play finals if they are actually outplayed through Street Kilda next full week. (Though they will be actually left behind wishing Slot to trump Freo.) Reasonably they're mosting likely to intend to trump the Saints to assure on their own a location in September - and also to provide on their own a possibility of an MCG eradication ultimate. If both the Pets as well as Hawks shed, the Blues could possibly even hold that last, though our company would certainly be fairly stunned if the Hawks dropped. Percentage is actually likely to come into play thanks to Carlton's big get West Shore - they might require to push the Saints to prevent playing Brisbane in Brisbane.Fox Footy's prediction: Win as well as finish 8th, away to Brisbane in a removal final9. FREMANTLE (12-9-1, 113.7%) To participate in: Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium, Sunday 6:10 pmWin: End up 6th if Western Side Bulldogs, Hawthorn as well as Carlton lose, 7th if 2 lose, 8th if one sheds, miss finals if each of all of them winLose: Are going to skip finalsAnalysis: Oh wonderful, another factor to loathe West Shore. Their rivals' incapacity to defeat the Blues' B-team implies the Dockers are at actual risk of their Round 24 game coming to be a lifeless rubber. The formula is pretty straightforward - they need to have a minimum of one of the Canines, Hawks or even Blues to shed just before they participate in Port. If that occurs, the Dockers can win their technique in to September. If all 3 succeed, they'll be actually gotten rid of by the time they take the industry. (Technically Freo can likewise record Brisbane on percentage however it's remarkably unexpected.) Fox Footy's prediction: Shed as well as overlook finals10. COLLINGWOOD (11-9-2, 100.1%) Collingwood can actually still play finals, however requires to make up a portion space of 30+ targets to capture Carlton, plus Fremantle has to shed.