The third week of AFL finals gets underway on Friday night with a massive clash between rivals Geelong and Hawthorn. Then, it's Collingwood and Brisbane in a twilight contest on Saturday.
Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, team news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Geelong vs. Hawthorn
Result: Geelong 17.13 (115) def. Hawthorn 13.7 (85)
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
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Collingwood vs. Brisbane
Team news: Bobby Hill won't play in Collingwood's preliminary final against Brisbane, but coach Craig McRae hasn't ruled him out of a Grand Final appearance should the Magpies advance. Jeremy Howe comes in as the only change for the Pies, with Wil Parker going out. The Lions are unchanged.
Key stat: So far this finals series, only 50% of winning sides have won the inside 50 count, but all six winners have retained possession of the ball with kicks inside 50 more often than the opposition. Collingwood is the fourth best team for kicks inside 50 and Brisbane ranks 16th.
ESPN tip: Magpies by 7 points
Pointsbet odds: Pies $1.69, Lions $2.25
