.A significant final thought to the 2024 AFL home and also away period has gotten there, with 10 teams still in the hunt for finals footy getting into Round 24. Four teams are guaranteed to play in September, yet every place in the leading eight continues to be up for grabs, along with a long listing of circumstances still possible.Below, Foxfooty.com.au runs through what every finals challenger wants and needs in Around 24, with real-time step ladder updates and all the scenarios clarified. SEE THE PRESENT AFL step ladder HEREWatch every video game up until the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary trial today > Cycle 24IMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE ACQUIRING RATHER. Free of cost and private support call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.AFL LIVE LADDER (Entering Round 24 - Perpetuity AEST) 1. Sydney Swans (64 pts, 126.3%) - To play: Adelaide Crows at SCG, Saturday 7:40 pm2. Port Adelaide (60 pts, 114.2%) - To participate in: Fremantle at Operating System, Sunday 6:10 pm3. GWS Giants (60 pts, 111.7%) - To participate in: Western Bulldogs at Mars, Sunday 12:30 pm4. Geelong (56 pts, 107.7%) - To play: West Shoreline Eagles at GMHBA, Saturday 1:45 pm5. Brisbane Lions (54 pts, 121.6%) - To participate in: 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 participate in: North Melbourne at UTAS, Saturday 4:35 pm8. Carlton (52 pts, 110.7%) - To participate in: St Kilda at Marvel, Sunday 3:20 pm9. Fremantle (fifty pts, 113.7%) - To play: Slot Adelaide at Operating System, Sunday 6:10 pm10. Collingwood (48 pts, 100.1%) - To play: Melbourne at the MCG, Friday 7:40 pmEssendon, Melbourne, St Kilda, Gold Shoreline, Adelaide, West Shoreline, North Melbourne and also Richmond can easily certainly not participate in finals.2024 have not been a failure for Cakes|00:55 HOW SPHERE 24 WILL DEFINITELY PARTICIPATE IN OUT, CHRONOLOGICALLYFriday night: Melbourne vs Collingwood, 7:40 pm at the MCG- Collingwood must succeed and also comprise a percentage void comparable to 30 objectives to pass Carlton, therefore reasonably this game does not influence the finals nationality- If they win, the Magpies may certainly not be actually removed till after cry playSaturday arvo: Geelong vs West Shoreline Eagles, 1:45 pm at GMHBA Arena- Geelong has to succeed to confirm a top-four location, most likely 4th however can record GWS for third along with a big succeed. Technically may catch Slot in 2nd as well- The Cats are actually roughly 10 goals behind GWS, as well as twenty goals responsible for Slot- Can easily lose as reduced as 8th if they lose, depending upon outcomes for Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and CartonSaturday arvo: Richmond vs Gold Coastline Suns, 2:10 pm at the MCG- This activity performs certainly not influence the finals raceSaturday twilight: Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, 4:35 pm at UTAS Arena- Hawthorn concludes a finals location with a succeed- Can easily end up as high as 4th, but are going to reasonably finish 5th, sixth or 7th with a win- With a loss, will certainly overlook finals if each Carlton and Fremantle winSaturday evening: Brisbane Lions vs Essendon, 7:30 pm at the Gabba- Brisbane clinches fifth with a gain, unless Geelong lost to West Coastline, through which instance is going to assure 4th- Can reasonably fall as low as 8th with a reduction (can technically miss out on the 8 on percent yet remarkably improbable) Saturday night: Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows, 7:40 pm at the SCG- This game carries out not impact the finals race, unless Sydney loses through 150+ Sunday early: Western side Bulldogs vs GWS Giants, 12:30 pm at Mars Coliseum- Bulldogs assure a finals location along with a gain- Can finish as higher as fourth (if Geelong and also Brisbane missed), more probable clinch 6th- May miss out on the finals along with a reduction (if Hawthorn, Carlton as well as Fremantle succeed)- GWS can fall as reduced as fourth if they lose and also Geelong comprises a 10-goal portion space- Can relocate in to 2nd along with a gain, obliging Slot Adelaide to win to change themSunday afternoon: Carlton vs St Kilda, 3:20 pm at Marvel Stadium- Carlton concludes a finals spot with a succeed- Can easily end up as higher as 4th with very unexpected collection of outcomes, more likely 6th, 7th or 8th- Probably circumstance is they are actually playing to improve their amount as well as pass Hawthorn for 7th, thus preventing an eradication ultimate in Brisbane- They are roughly 4 targets behind Hawthorn on percent getting in the weekend- Can miss the finals along with a reduction (if Fremantle success) Sunday evening: Fremantle vs Port Adelaide, 6:10 pm at Optus Arena- Fremantle is currently eliminated if each of Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and Carlton won. Or else Dockers are actually playing to knock some of all of them away from the eight- May complete as high as 6th if all three of those crews lose- Slot Adelaide is actually betting second if GWS pounded the Bulldogs previously in the day- Can easily go down as reduced as fourth with a loss if Geelong completely thumps West CoastDees may only trade Trac to ONE team|00:53 PRESENT FORECASTED WEEK 1 OF FINALSFirst Qualifying Final (first lots fourth): Sydney Swans vs Geelong at the SCGFirst Removal Final (fifth multitudes 8th): Brisbane Lions vs Carlton at the GabbaSecond Removal Final (sixth hosts 7th): Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn at the MCGSecond Qualifying Final (second bunches 3rd): Slot Adelaide vs GWS Giants at Adelaide OvalCURRENT ANTICIPATED 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 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) 13. Gold Coastline Suns (11-12) 14. Street Kilda (10-13) 15. Adelaide Crows (8-14-1) 16. West Coast Eagles (5-18) 17. North Melbourne (3-20) 18. Richmond (2-21) Keep In Mind: We are actually studying the ultimate sphere and also every crew as if no pulls may or even will certainly take place ... this is actually actually complicated good enough. All times AEST.Adams to likely miss out on another GF?|03:011. SYDNEY SWANS (16-6, 126.3%) To participate in: Adelaide Crows at the SCG, Sunday 7:40 pmWin or even Miss: Finish 1stAnalysis: There are actually no sensible scenarios where the Swans go bust to gain the small premiership. There are impractical ones, though! A 100-point reduction, while Port Adelaide defeats Fremantle through 100 aspects, would certainly carry out it.Fox Footy's prophecy: Gain and also end up first, multitude Geelong in a training final2. PORT ADELAIDE (15-7, 114.2%) To play: Fremantle at Optus Coliseum, Sunday 6:10 pmWin: Complete 2nd if GWS drops OR success and does not compose 7-8 objective percentage void, 3rd if GWS victories and composes 7-8 goal amount gapLose: Finish second if GWS drops (and Port may not be defeated through 7-8 targets much more than the Giants), third if GWS gains, fourth in incredibly unlikely circumstance Geelong gains and comprises gigantic percent gapAnalysis: The Power is going to have the advantage of understanding their exact situation moving into their last activity, though there's a quite genuine possibility they'll be actually more or less latched in to second. As well as in any case they are actually heading to be actually playing in the 2nd Qualifying Final. Their portion bait GWS is about 7-8 targets, and also on Geelong it's closer to twenty, so they are actually perhaps certainly not obtaining caught by the Pussy-cats. As a result if the Giants gain, the Electrical power is going to need to succeed to lock up 2nd place - but just as long as they don't receive thrashed by a despairing Dockers edge, portion should not be an issue. (If they win by a couple of objectives, GWS will require to win by 10 targets to catch them, etc) Fox Footy's prediction: Gain and also finish second, lot GWS in a certifying final3. GWS GIANTS (15-7, 111.7%) To participate in: Western Bulldogs at Mars Coliseum, Sunday 12:30 pmWin: Finish 2nd if Slot Adelaide loses OR triumphes however gives up 7-8 objective lead on amount, 3rd if Port Adelaide gains as well as holds percentage leadLose: Complete 2nd if Port Adelaide is trumped by 7-8 objectives greater than they are, third if Port Adelaide gains OR loses however has percent top as well as Geelong loses OR success as well as doesn't make up 10-goal percent space, fourth if Geelong victories and makes up 10-goal percentage gapAnalysis: They're secured in to the leading 4, as well as are likely having fun in the 2nd vs third certifying final, though Geelong certainly knows just how to whip West Shoreline at GMHBA Stadium. That is actually the only technique the Giants will drop out of playing Port Adelaide a massive gain by the Cats on Sunday (our team're talking 10+ targets) and then a Giants reduction to the Bulldogs on Sunday. If the Felines do not gain big (or gain whatsoever), the Giants will be actually betting organizing liberties to the Second Qualifying Final. They can easily either compose a 7-8 goal space in percentage to pass Slot Adelaide, or just hope Freo trumps them.Fox Footy's prediction: Shed and also end up third, away to Port Adelaide in a qualifying finalZach Tuohy reveals selection to resign|00:534. GEELONG (14-8, 107.7%) To play: West Coastline Eagles at GMHBA Coliseum, Saturday 1:45 pmWin: End up third if GWS loses and loses hope 10-goal portion lead, 4th if GWS gains OR drops however holds onto amount lead (edge case they can easily reach second along with massive win) Lose: Finish 4th if Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and Carlton drop, 5th if 3 shed, sixth if 2 shed, 7th if one drops, 8th if they all winAnalysis: Well, they definitely screwed that one up. From seeming like they were visiting build amount and also secure a top-four location, now the Pussy-cats require to succeed only to assure on their own the double odds, along with four teams wishing they drop to West Shore so they can easily pinch 4th from them. On the bonus side, this is actually the absolute most uneven match in modern-day footy, along with the Eagles losing nine direct journeys to Kardinia Park by approximately 10+ objectives. It is actually certainly not impractical to imagine the Felines winning through that frame, as well as in blend with also a narrow GWS reduction, they will be heading in to an away qualifying ultimate vs Port Adelaide (for the 3rd time in five times!). Typically a win ought to deliver all of them to the SCG. If the Kitties actually drop, they are going to possibly be delivered into an eradication last on our predictions, completely up to 8th! Fox Footy's forecast: Gain as well as complete 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: End up 4th if Geelong loses, fifth if Geelong winsLose: Finish 5th if Western Bulldogs lose and also Hawthorn lose AND Carlton shed and also Fremantle drop OR gain yet lose big to beat huge amount void, 6th if 3 of those occur, 7th if 2 occur, 8th if one takes place, overlook finals if none happenAnalysis: Not merely performed they police an additional uncomfortable loss to the Pies, but they obtained the incorrect team above all of them shedding! If the Lions were entering Round 24 hoping for Port or even GWS to drop, they 'd still possess a real chance at the best 4, but undoubtedly Geelong does not lose in your home to West Shoreline? Just as long as the Kitties finish the job, the Cougars need to be bound for an elimination final. Beating the Bombers would certainly after that promise them 5th place (and also is actually the edge of the brace you prefer, if it suggests staying clear of the Bulldogs as well as Hawks in full week one, as well as most likely receiving Geelong in week 2). A surprise reduction to Essendon would observe Chris Fagan's side nervously enjoying on Sunday to observe the amount of staffs pass them ... practically they might skip the 8 entirely, yet it is actually extremely unrealistic for Fremantle to pass them.Fox Footy's prophecy: Gain and complete 5th, host Carlton in an eradication finalSelfish Cougars recorded keeping away from allies|01:046. WESTERN BULLDOGS (13-9, 123.8%) To participate in: GWS Giants at Mars Stadium, Sunday 12:30 pmWin: Complete 4th if Geelong and also Brisbane drop, 5th if one loses, sixth if each winLose: End up sixth if Hawthorn, Carlton and Fremantle shed, 7th if pair of lose, 8th if one drops, skip finals if they all winAnalysis: Annoyingly for the Bulldogs, they can easily still skip the 8, in spite of having the AFL's second-best amount as well as thirteen triumphes (which no one has actually EVER missed out on the 8 along with). In fact it's a really true probability - they still need to function against an in-form GWS to ensure their location in September. Yet that's certainly not the only factor at concern the Canines would certainly assure on their own a home ultimate along with a success (most likely at the MCG vs Hawthorn), but even though they keep in the eight after losing, they might be moving to Brisbane for that elimination final. At the various other edge of the sphere, there is actually still a small opportunity they may slip in to the best four, though it needs West Shoreline to beat Geelong in Geelong, as well as Essendon to trump Brisbane in Brisbane ... hence a little opportunity. Fox Footy's forecast: Win and also end up 6th, 'host' Hawthorn in an eradication final7. HAWTHORN (13-9, 111.8%) To play: North Melbourne at UTAS Arena, Sunday 4:35 pmWin: End up fourth if Geelong, Brisbane and Western Bulldogs all lose as well as Carlton sheds OR success however goes belly up to eclipse all of them on percent (approx. 4 targets) fifth if three happen, sixth if two take place, 7th if one happens, 8th if none happenLose: Finish 7th if Fremantle loses as well as Carlton drops while remaining behind on percent, 8th if one drops, miss finals if both winAnalysis: We would rather be the Hawks than the Bulldogs immediately, as a result of that they have actually acquired delegated encounter. Sam Mitchell's males are a gain out of September, and also merely require to perform against an injury-hit North Melbourne who appeared awful against said Pet dogs on Sunday. There's even a really long shot they slip right into the top 4 even more realistically they'll earn on their own an MCG eradication final, either against the Pets, Freo or Carlton. (The best-case instance is perhaps the Canines shedding, so the Hawks complete sixth as well as participate in the Blues.) If they are actually outplayed by North though, they're just like frightened as the Pets, awaiting Carlton and Fremantle to find if they're evicted of the eight.Fox Footy's prophecy: Gain as well as end up 7th, 'away' to Western Bulldogs in a removal finalMagic of Hok-ball described|03:418. CARLTON (13-9, 110.7%) To play: Street Kilda at Wonder Arena, Sunday 3:20 pmWin: Finish fourth if Geelong, Brisbane, Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn all drop OR Hawks gain yet fall behind Blues on percent (approx. 4 targets), fifth if three happen, sixth if two occur, 7th if one takes place, 8th if none happenLose: Finish 7th if Hawthorn sheds by sufficient to fall back on amount as well as Fremantle drops, 8th if one happens, or else skip finalsAnalysis: Crippa's home condition definitely aided them out this weekend break. Fremantle's reduction, combined along with cry' draw West Coastline, finds them inside the 8 and also even capable to play finals if they're outplayed by Street Kilda next week. (Though they 'd be left behind praying for Slot to defeat Freo.) Genuinely they're heading to wish to trump the Saints to ensure on their own a location in September - and to offer themselves an odds of an MCG elimination ultimate. If both the Canines as well as Hawks shed, the Blues might also hold that last, though our experts will be actually fairly stunned if the Hawks shed. Percentage is very likely ahead in to play thanks to Carlton's large get West Shore - they might require to pump the Saints to avoid participating in Brisbane in Brisbane.Fox Footy's prophecy: Gain and also finish 8th, away to Brisbane in an elimination final9. FREMANTLE (12-9-1, 113.7%) To play: Slot Adelaide at Optus Arena, Sunday 6:10 pmWin: Complete 6th if Western Side Bulldogs, Hawthorn and also Carlton drop, 7th if pair of lose, 8th if one drops, miss finals if each of all of them winLose: Are going to skip finalsAnalysis: Oh terrific, yet another explanation to detest West Shoreline. Their competitors' failure to defeat cry' B-team implies the Dockers go to real danger of their Round 24 video game ending up being a dead rubber. The equation is actually rather easy - they require a minimum of some of the Pet dogs, Hawks or Woes to lose just before they play Slot. If that happens, the Dockers may succeed their way in to September. If all three win, they'll be gotten rid of by the opportunity they get the area. (Technically Freo can easily likewise catch Brisbane on portion however it is actually very unlikely.) Fox Footy's forecast: Lose and skip finals10. COLLINGWOOD (11-9-2, 100.1%) Collingwood can theoretically still participate in finals, however requires to compose a portion void of 30+ objectives to capture Carlton, plus Fremantle must shed.