AFL Finals Week 1 – Preview

In what is a massive start to the 2025 AFL Finals, Adelaide are the best team in the competition but the Magpies shouldn’t be countered out. With five players in the All-Australian squad, it’s hard to go past the first-placed Crows.

Tim Membrey has been Collingwood’s first goal-scorer on five different ocassions this season – more than any other players – with three of them coming the past six weeks.

Having one of his best seasons, Geelong midfielder Max Holmes is averaging 27 disposals per matches and has gone past the 25 possessions count in five of his last six matches.

The match may be held in Victoria but the Brisbane Lions have won three of their last matches against Geelong included two victories over them in this year’s campaign.

The clear favourites, the Giants will play a near fully-fit team this weekend and also get the opportunity to play at their home venue.

The 2025 Coleman Medal winner, Jesse Hogan will be the main target when the Giants head forward on the weekend.

While Hayden Young was continually been hindered by injury this season, the young star is coming near 100 per cent fitness and will dominante the midfield and half-back flank.

It’s hard to go past Fremantle, especially considering they will be playing at home. In their second home final in ten years, the Dockers will be eager to treat their fans with a strong showing.