.A remarkable conclusion to the 2024 AFL home and also away season has shown up, with 10 teams still in the hunt for finals footy going into Sphere 24. Four staffs are actually assured to play in September, but every place in the leading 8 continues to be up for grabs, along with a lengthy listing of scenarios still possible.Below, Foxfooty.com.au runs through what every finals opponent needs and wants in Round 24, with real-time step ladder updates plus all the scenarios clarified. VIEW THE CURRENT AFL LADDER HEREWatch every video game until the 2024 AFL Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of charge trial today > Cycle 24IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE PURCHASING INSTEAD. For Free as well as classified assistance phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even go to gamblinghelponline.org.au.AFL LIVE STEP LADDER (Getting Into Round 24 - Perpetuity AEST) 1. Sydney Swans (64 pts, 126.3%) - To participate in: Adelaide Crows at SCG, Sunday 7:40 pm2. Port Adelaide (60 pts, 114.2%) - To play: 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 Shoreline Eagles at GMHBA, Saturday 1:45 pm5. Brisbane Lions (54 pts, 121.6%) - To participate in: Essendon at Gabba, Sunday 7:30 pm6. Western 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, Saturday 4:35 pm8. Carlton (52 pts, 110.7%) - To participate in: St Kilda at Wonder, Sunday 3:20 pm9. Fremantle (50 pts, 113.7%) - To participate in: Port Adelaide at Operating System, Sunday 6:10 pm10. Collingwood (48 pts, 100.1%) - To participate in: Melbourne at the MCG, Friday 7:40 pmEssendon, Melbourne, St Kilda, Gold Coast, Adelaide, West Shoreline, North Melbourne and Richmond can certainly not play finals.2024 have not been a breakdown for Pies|00:55 HOW ROUND 24 WILL PARTICIPATE IN OUT, CHRONOLOGICALLYFriday evening: Melbourne vs Collingwood, 7:40 pm at the MCG- Collingwood needs to win and also make up a percent gap comparable to 30 goals to pass Carlton, so realistically this video game does certainly not affect the finals ethnicity- If they win, the Magpies can certainly not be actually done away with till after the Blues playSaturday arvo: Geelong vs West Shore Eagles, 1:45 pm at GMHBA Stadium- Geelong must gain to conclude a top-four location, likely fourth however may record GWS for third along with a big gain. Technically may record Slot in 2nd too- The Kitties are about 10 objectives behind GWS, as well as twenty objectives behind Slot- May go down as reduced as 8th if they miss, depending on outcomes for Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and CartonSaturday arvo: Richmond vs Gold Shoreline Suns, 2:10 pm at the MCG- This activity does not affect the finals raceSaturday twilight: Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, 4:35 pm at UTAS Stadium- Hawthorn assures a finals spot along with a gain- May finish as higher as 4th, but will truthfully complete 5th, sixth or even 7th along with a succeed- Along with a loss, will definitely overlook finals if both Carlton and Fremantle winSaturday evening: Brisbane Lions vs Essendon, 7:30 pm at the Gabba- Brisbane confirms fifth along with a gain, unless Geelong missed to West Coastline, through which instance will definitely clinch 4th- May truthfully go down as reduced as 8th along with a reduction (can theoretically overlook the eight on portion but very not likely) Sunday evening: Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows, 7:40 pm at the SCG- This game carries out certainly not impact the finals ethnicity, unless Sydney loses through 150+ Sunday early: Western side Bulldogs vs GWS Giants, 12:30 pm at Mars Coliseum- Bulldogs conclude a finals area along with a gain- Can finish as higher as 4th (if Geelong and Brisbane lost), more probable confirm sixth- Can easily miss out on the finals with a reduction (if Hawthorn, Carlton and also Fremantle gain)- GWS can drop as low as fourth if they miss and Geelong makes up a 10-goal percent void- May move right into second along with a succeed, obliging Port Adelaide to win to substitute themSunday mid-day: Carlton vs Street Kilda, 3:20 pm at Marvel Coliseum- Carlton confirms a finals place with a succeed- Can finish as higher as fourth along with incredibly unlikely set of outcomes, more likely 6th, 7th or even 8th- Most likely instance is they're participating in to enhance their amount and also pass Hawthorn for 7th, hence avoiding a removal last in Brisbane- They are about 4 objectives behind Hawthorn on percentage entering into the weekend- Can overlook the finals with a loss (if Fremantle success) Sunday evening: Fremantle vs Slot Adelaide, 6:10 pm at Optus Coliseum- Fremantle is already gotten rid of if all of Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and Carlton gained. Otherwise Dockers are participating in to knock one of them away from the 8- Can complete as high as sixth if all 3 of those crews drop- Slot Adelaide is actually playing for 2nd if GWS pounded the Bulldogs earlier in the time- Can easily lose as reduced as fourth with a loss if Geelong definitely thumps West CoastDees can simply trade Trac to ONE team|00:53 EXISTING PREDICTED WEEK 1 OF FINALSFirst Qualifying Final (first hosts fourth): Sydney Swans vs Geelong at the SCGFirst Elimination Final (fifth hosts 8th): Brisbane Lions vs Carlton at the GabbaSecond Elimination Final (sixth lots 7th): Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn at the MCGSecond Qualifying Final (2nd lots third): Port Adelaide vs GWS Giants at Adelaide OvalCURRENT PREDICTED FINAL 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) 13. Gold Shoreline Suns (11-12) 14. St Kilda (10-13) 15. Adelaide Crows (8-14-1) 16. West Shore Eagles (5-18) 17. North Melbourne (3-20) 18. Richmond (2-21) Details: We are actually analyzing the final around and also every group as if no pulls can easily or will take place ... this is presently made complex enough. All times AEST.Adams to likely skip yet another GF?|03:011. SYDNEY SWANS (16-6, 126.3%) To play: Adelaide Crows at the SCG, Saturday 7:40 pmWin or Lose: Finish 1stAnalysis: There are actually no sensible instances where the Swans crash to win the minor premiership. There are actually outlandish ones, though! A 100-point loss, while Port Adelaide trumps Fremantle through one hundred aspects, would certainly carry out it.Fox Footy's prediction: Gain and finish first, bunch Geelong in a qualifying final2. PORT ADELAIDE (15-7, 114.2%) To play: Fremantle at Optus Arena, Sunday 6:10 pmWin: End up 2nd if GWS sheds OR triumphes as well as does not make up 7-8 objective amount void, 3rd if GWS victories and composes 7-8 objective percentage gapLose: End up 2nd if GWS sheds (as well as Port aren't trumped through 7-8 objectives much more than the Giants), 3rd if GWS gains, fourth in incredibly unexpected scenario Geelong wins and also comprises huge percentage gapAnalysis: The Power will have the benefit of knowing their particular instance heading into their last video game, though there's a quite true chance they'll be actually virtually secured in to 2nd. And in any case they are actually heading to be actually playing in the Second Qualifying Final. Their portion bait GWS is actually roughly 7-8 goals, and on Geelong it's closer to twenty, so they're perhaps certainly not obtaining recorded by the Pussy-cats. For that reason if the Giants win, the Electrical power will definitely need to have to succeed to secure second spot - but so long as they don't obtain whipped by a desperate Dockers side, amount should not be a complication. (If they gain through a couple of goals, GWS will need to have to win through 10 objectives to record all of them, and so on) Fox Footy's forecast: Succeed and complete second, bunch GWS in a qualifying final3. GWS GIANTS (15-7, 111.7%) To play: Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium, Sunday 12:30 pmWin: Finish second if Port Adelaide sheds OR success yet gives up 7-8 objective bait percentage, 3rd if Slot Adelaide gains and also keeps amount leadLose: End up 2nd if Slot Adelaide is actually defeated by 7-8 objectives much more than they are actually, 3rd if Slot Adelaide gains OR sheds but has amount top and also Geelong loses OR triumphes and doesn't make up 10-goal percentage space, fourth if Geelong wins as well as comprises 10-goal percent gapAnalysis: They are actually locked in to the top 4, as well as are actually likely having fun in the 2nd vs third certifying final, though Geelong surely recognizes how to surge West Coast at GMHBA Arena. That's the only technique the Giants would certainly leave of playing Slot Adelaide an extensive succeed by the Cats on Saturday (our experts are actually talking 10+ targets) and then a Giants loss to the Bulldogs on Sunday. If the Pet cats don't win huge (or even win in all), the Giants is going to be playing for throwing rights to the Second Qualifying Final. They can either make up a 7-8 target void in percentage to pass Slot Adelaide, or simply hope Freo beats them.Fox Footy's forecast: Shed as well as end up 3rd, away to Port Adelaide in a certifying finalZach Tuohy reveals decision to resign|00:534. GEELONG (14-8, 107.7%) To play: West Coastline Eagles at GMHBA Coliseum, Saturday 1:45 pmWin: Finish 3rd if GWS loses and quits 10-goal amount top, fourth if GWS wins OR drops however keeps portion top (edge case they may reach 2nd along with substantial gain) Lose: End Up 4th if Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn as well as Carlton shed, 5th if three drop, 6th if 2 drop, 7th if one loses, 8th if they all winAnalysis: Well, they really turned that up. From appearing like they were actually heading to build portion as well as lock up a top-four location, now the Felines require to succeed only to ensure on their own the dual chance, with four teams wishing they shed to West Shore so they can pinch fourth coming from them. On the bonus side, this is the best lopsided match in modern footy, with the Eagles dropping nine straight excursions to Kardinia Playground by an average of 10+ targets. It is actually not unlikely to think of the Felines gaining through that scope, and in combination with also a slender GWS loss, they 'd be heading right into an away qualifying last vs Port Adelaide (for the third time in 5 times!). Or else a succeed must send them to the SCG. If the Felines really drop, they will definitely likely be delivered into an eradication ultimate on our predictions, completely to 8th! Fox Footy's forecast: Win and finish 4th, away to Sydney in a certifying final5. BRISBANE LIONS (13-8-1, 121.6%) To participate in: Essendon at the Gabba, Sunday 7:30 pmWin: End up 4th if Geelong sheds, fifth if Geelong winsLose: Finish fifth if Western Bulldogs shed as well as Hawthorn lose and also Carlton shed as well as Fremantle shed OR win but go under to beat huge percentage space, sixth if three of those happen, 7th if 2 occur, 8th if one happens, skip finals if none happenAnalysis: Certainly not only performed they police officer another uncomfortable loss to the Pies, however they acquired the wrong staff over them dropping! If the Lions were actually entering Round 24 wishing for Slot or even GWS to shed, they will still have a genuine chance at the leading 4, however absolutely Geelong does not drop in your home to West Coast? Provided that the Pet cats get the job done, the Lions should be tied for an eradication ultimate. Beating the Bombers would then ensure them 5th area (and also is actually the edge of the bracket you yearn for, if it suggests staying clear of the Bulldogs and also Hawks in week one, and likely acquiring Geelong in week 2). A shock reduction to Essendon would certainly observe Chris Fagan's side nervously enjoying on Sunday to see the amount of teams pass all of them ... actually they might miss out on the eight entirely, however it is actually extremely unlikely for Fremantle to pass them.Fox Footy's prediction: Succeed and complete 5th, lot Carlton in an elimination finalSelfish Lions captured keeping away from colleagues|01:046. WESTERN SIDE BULLDOGS (13-9, 123.8%) To play: GWS Giants at Mars Coliseum, Sunday 12:30 pmWin: Finish 4th if Geelong and also Brisbane lose, 5th if one sheds, sixth if each winLose: End up sixth if Hawthorn, Carlton and Fremantle drop, 7th if two shed, 8th if one loses, miss finals if they all winAnalysis: Irritatingly for the Bulldogs, they can easily still miss the 8, even with possessing the AFL's second-best portion as well as thirteen triumphes (which nobody has actually ever before overlooked the eight with). In reality it is actually a quite actual option - they still need to have to take care of business against an in-form GWS to guarantee their area in September. But that is actually certainly not the only factor at stake the Pet dogs will guarantee themselves a home last with a success (very likely at the MCG vs Hawthorn), however regardless of whether they keep in the 8 after losing, they could be heading to Brisbane for that eradication last. At the other edge of the range, there's still a small chance they may slip into the leading four, though it requires West Coast to beat Geelong in Geelong, as well as Essendon to trump Brisbane in Brisbane ... thus a small opportunity. Fox Footy's forecast: Gain as well as complete sixth, 'hold' Hawthorn in an elimination final7. HAWTHORN (13-9, 111.8%) To participate in: North Melbourne at UTAS Coliseum, Sunday 4:35 pmWin: End up fourth if Geelong, Brisbane as well as Western Bulldogs all lose as well as Carlton loses OR triumphes yet loses big to eclipse them on percentage (approx. 4 goals) 5th if 3 take place, 6th if pair of occur, 7th if one takes place, 8th if none happenLose: Complete 7th if Fremantle sheds as well as Carlton loses while staying overdue on percent, 8th if one drops, miss out on finals if both winAnalysis: We would rather be actually the Hawks than the Bulldogs immediately, because of that they've received delegated encounter. Sam Mitchell's guys are actually a win away from September, and also just need to take care of business versus an injury-hit Northern Melbourne that appeared horrendous versus mentioned Dogs on Sunday. There's even a really long shot they sneak right into the top four even more genuinely they'll earn themselves an MCG eradication ultimate, either against the Dogs, Freo or Carlton. (The best-case circumstance is possibly the Dogs losing, so the Hawks finish sixth and play the Blues.) If they're upset through North though, they're equally intimidated as the Pet dogs, waiting for Carlton and Fremantle to see if they are actually kicked out of the eight.Fox Footy's prophecy: Win and also finish 7th, 'away' to Western Bulldogs in an elimination finalMagic of Hok-ball detailed|03:418. CARLTON (13-9, 110.7%) To participate in: Street Kilda at Wonder Arena, Sunday 3:20 pmWin: Complete 4th if Geelong, Brisbane, Western Bulldogs and also Hawthorn all shed OR Hawks gain yet fall back Woes on portion (approx. 4 goals), fifth if three take place, sixth if two happen, 7th if one happens, 8th if none happenLose: Finish 7th if Hawthorn drops by good enough to fall back on portion AND Fremantle drops, 8th if one takes place, otherwise skip finalsAnalysis: Crippa's home condition definitely helped them out this weekend. Fremantle's reduction, integrated with cry' win over West Shore, observes them inside the 8 as well as even able to play finals if they're outplayed through Street Kilda following week. (Though they will be actually left praying for Slot to defeat Freo.) Realistically they are actually mosting likely to would like to trump the Saints to guarantee on their own a spot in September - and also to offer themselves an opportunity of an MCG eradication last. If both the Dogs and also Hawks drop, cry could also organize that last, though we 'd be actually fairly shocked if the Hawks shed. Percentage is actually likely ahead right into play thanks to Carlton's massive draw West Coast - they may need to have to pump the Saints to prevent participating in Brisbane in Brisbane.Fox Footy's prediction: Win and end up 8th, away to Brisbane in a removal final9. FREMANTLE (12-9-1, 113.7%) To participate in: Port Adelaide at Optus Coliseum, Sunday 6:10 pmWin: End up 6th if Western Side Bulldogs, Hawthorn as well as Carlton shed, 7th if 2 lose, 8th if one loses, skip finals if each one of all of them winLose: Are going to overlook finalsAnalysis: Oh excellent, an additional factor to detest West Coastline. Their competitors' incapacity to defeat cry' B-team implies the Dockers go to genuine danger of their Around 24 video game ending up being a lifeless rubber. The equation is pretty straightforward - they need to have a minimum of among the Pets, Hawks or Blues to lose just before they play Slot. If that happens, the Dockers can succeed their method right into September. If all 3 succeed, they'll be actually done away with due to the time they get the industry. (Technically Freo may additionally record Brisbane on portion but it's exceptionally not likely.) Fox Footy's prophecy: Shed as well as skip finals10. COLLINGWOOD (11-9-2, 100.1%) Collingwood may practically still participate in finals, yet needs to comprise a portion gap of 30+ goals to capture Carlton, plus Fremantle must lose.