The countdown to September is on and that can only mean one thing – finals footy. After 24 weeks of action the final eight teams will face off across four weeks to determine the 2024 AFL Premiership winner. 

Are you a new fan looking to get game day ready? Or perhaps a seasoned member brushing up on your knowledge?  

We’ve made understanding finals easy with an explainer on everything you need to know this September.  

First things first, who plays who? 

After Round 24 the fixture for the 2024 Toyota AFL Finals Series is determined by the final ladder. The top four teams will play a qualifying final while teams ranked fifth to eighth play in an elimination final.  

In week two – the semi-finals - the losers of the qualifying finals will have one last chance to secure a place in the preliminary final, playing the winners of the elimination final.  

In the preliminary final, the winner of QF1 will play the winner of SF2. The winner of QF2 will play the winner of SF1. The winners of each preliminary final will progress to the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final.  

The teams placed first, second, fifth and sixth will play on home territory.  

When are teams named? 

As per the home-and-away season, teams will be announced on Wednesdays at 6:20pm for Thursday games, and Thursday at 6:20pm for Friday and Saturday matches.  

Is there overtime? 

During the home-and-away season overtime is not played after a draw. However, during finals additional time will occur if there is a tie.  

After a six-minute rest period, each club will change ends and commence three minutes of additional time (plus stoppages) and change ends again for another three minutes of play without delay.  

If scores are still level, additional time will be repeated.  

How many premierships have the Sydney Swans won? 

South Melbourne and the Sydney Swans have won 10 premierships over the club’s long history including five VFA premierships five VFL/AFL premierships. Most recently, the Swans took home the 2012 premiership, just seven years after winning the 2005 premiership.  

Learn more about the premierships HERE. 

How do I get involved in 2024? 

 Now you’re up to date, it’s time get involved.  

Members, check your inbox on Monday, August 26 on how to purchase tickets through the member pre-sale. A time and date will also be shared each week for general public on-sale. 

Can’t make it to a live match? Watch the game via the big screen at one of our Swans Friendly Venues or at home on Channel 7, Fox Footy or Kayo.  

Check out our Finals Hub for events, watch parties and more - coming soon - and follow our social channels for real-time updates: Instagram, Facebook and X.

Bring the thunder.  

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