.A significant verdict to the 2024 AFL home and away season has actually shown up, along with 10 staffs still in the search for finals footy entering into Around 24. 4 teams are assured to play in September, but every role in the leading eight stays up for grabs, along with a lengthy checklist of scenarios still possible.Below, Foxfooty.com.au runs through what every finals contender needs and wants in Round 24, with real-time step ladder updates plus all the cases detailed. VIEW THE CURRENT AFL step ladder HEREWatch every game till the 2024 AFL Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your cost-free difficulty today > Cycle 24IMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE BUYING INSTEAD. Completely free as well as private support telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or check out gamblinghelponline.org.au.AFL reside STEP LADDER (Getting Into Round 24 - Perpetuity AEST) 1. Sydney Swans (64 pts, 126.3%) - To play: Adelaide Crows at SCG, Sunday 7:40 pm2. Port Adelaide (60 pts, 114.2%) - To participate in: Fremantle at OS, 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 Coastline Eagles at GMHBA, Saturday 1:45 pm5. Brisbane Lions (54 pts, 121.6%) - To play: Essendon at Gabba, Saturday 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, Sunday 4:35 pm8. Carlton (52 pts, 110.7%) - To play: Street Kilda at Wonder, 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 Coastline, Adelaide, West Coast, North Melbourne and also Richmond can easily certainly not play finals.2024 have not been a failing for Pies|00:55 HOW AROUND 24 WILL CERTAINLY PARTICIPATE IN OUT, CHRONOLOGICALLYFriday evening: Melbourne vs Collingwood, 7:40 pm at the MCG- Collingwood must succeed and also comprise a percent gap equal to 30 targets to pass Carlton, therefore realistically this activity carries out certainly not influence the finals ethnicity- If they gain, the Magpies can easily not be removed till after cry playSaturday arvo: Geelong vs West Shoreline Eagles, 1:45 pm at GMHBA Arena- Geelong should succeed to assure a top-four location, probably fourth but can catch GWS for third with a big succeed. Technically can catch Slot in 2nd too- The Pet cats are roughly 10 goals behind GWS, and twenty goals responsible for Slot- Can fall as reduced as 8th if they miss, depending on end results for Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and CartonSaturday arvo: Richmond vs Gold Shoreline Suns, 2:10 pm at the MCG- This video game performs certainly not influence the finals raceSaturday golden: Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, 4:35 pm at UTAS Arena- Hawthorn assures a finals area along with a gain- Can easily finish as high as 4th, yet will realistically end up 5th, 6th or 7th along with a gain- With a reduction, will definitely overlook finals if each Carlton and Fremantle winSaturday evening: Brisbane Lions vs Essendon, 7:30 pm at the Gabba- Brisbane confirms fifth along with a succeed, unless Geelong lost to West Coastline, in which case will certainly assure 4th- May genuinely go down as reduced as 8th with a loss (can actually overlook the 8 on percentage yet extremely unexpected) Sunday evening: Sydney Swans vs Adelaide Crows, 7:40 pm at the SCG- This activity carries out not affect the finals ethnicity, unless Sydney loses by 150+ Sunday early: Western side Bulldogs vs GWS Giants, 12:30 pm at Mars Arena- Bulldogs assure a finals location along with a gain- Can complete as higher as 4th (if Geelong and also Brisbane lost), very likely confirm 6th- May overlook the finals along with a reduction (if Hawthorn, Carlton and also Fremantle win)- GWS can go down as low as fourth if they lose as well as Geelong comprises a 10-goal percentage void- May move into 2nd along with a win, pushing Port Adelaide to win to replace themSunday mid-day: Carlton vs Street Kilda, 3:20 pm at Marvel Arena- Carlton clinches a finals spot with a gain- Can end up as higher as fourth along with incredibly improbable collection of end results, more probable sixth, 7th or 8th- More than likely circumstance is they're playing to improve their percentage and also pass Hawthorn for 7th, hence avoiding an elimination ultimate in Brisbane- They are roughly 4 goals responsible for Hawthorn on percentage entering into the weekend break- Can miss out on the finals with a reduction (if Fremantle triumphes) Sunday evening: Fremantle vs Slot Adelaide, 6:10 pm at Optus Coliseum- Fremantle is already eliminated if every one of Western Side Bulldogs, Hawthorn and also Carlton won. Or else Dockers are participating in to knock among them away from the eight- May finish as higher as sixth if all three of those teams shed- Slot Adelaide is betting 2nd if GWS beat the Bulldogs earlier in the time- May drop as reduced as 4th with a loss if Geelong definitely thumps West CoastDees can simply trade Trac to ONE crew|00:53 PRESENT FORECASTED WEEK 1 OF FINALSFirst Qualifying Final (1st bunches fourth): Sydney Swans vs Geelong at the SCGFirst Eradication Final (5th hosts 8th): Brisbane Lions vs Carlton at the GabbaSecond Eradication Final (6th multitudes 7th): Western Side Bulldogs vs Hawthorn at the MCGSecond Qualifying Final (2nd multitudes 3rd): Slot Adelaide vs GWS Giants at Adelaide OvalCURRENT FORECASTED LAST LADDER1. Sydney Swans (17-6) 2. Port 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 Shoreline 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) Details: We're analyzing the final sphere and every group as if no attracts may or will certainly take place ... this is actually already made complex sufficient. Perpetuity AEST.Adams to likely overlook another GF?|03:011. SYDNEY SWANS (16-6, 126.3%) To play: Adelaide Crows at the SCG, Saturday 7:40 pmWin or even Lose: Complete 1stAnalysis: There are no reasonable situations where the Swans go bust to gain the small premiership. There are actually unrealistic ones, though! A 100-point loss, while Port Adelaide defeats Fremantle by one hundred points, will perform it.Fox Footy's prophecy: Win and also end up first, bunch Geelong in a training final2. SLOT ADELAIDE (15-7, 114.2%) To play: Fremantle at Optus Stadium, Sunday 6:10 pmWin: End up 2nd if GWS drops OR triumphes as well as doesn't make up 7-8 objective percentage space, 3rd if GWS triumphes and also composes 7-8 objective portion gapLose: Complete 2nd if GWS sheds (and Port may not be defeated through 7-8 objectives much more than the Giants), third if GWS gains, 4th in really improbable situation Geelong wins and also comprises enormous percentage gapAnalysis: The Power is going to possess the perk of recognizing their exact case heading right into their ultimate game, though there's a very true possibility they'll be practically locked into second. As well as either way they are actually mosting likely to be playing in the Second Qualifying Final. Their percent bait GWS is actually approximately 7-8 targets, and also on Geelong it is actually closer to 20, so they're probably certainly not getting recorded due to the Felines. Therefore if the Giants gain, the Electrical power will definitely need to win to lock up second location - however provided that they don't get surged through a hopeless Dockers side, portion shouldn't be a complication. (If they succeed through a number of targets, GWS would need to have to gain through 10 goals to record all of them, etc) Fox Footy's forecast: Succeed and end up 2nd, bunch GWS in a qualifying final3. GWS GIANTS (15-7, 111.7%) To participate in: Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium, Sunday 12:30 pmWin: End up second if Port Adelaide sheds OR victories however gives up 7-8 goal lead on portion, 3rd if Port Adelaide succeeds as well as has percent leadLose: End up 2nd if Slot Adelaide is defeated by 7-8 goals greater than they are, third if Port Adelaide wins OR loses however keeps percentage top AND Geelong loses OR success and also does not make up 10-goal portion gap, 4th if Geelong victories and also makes up 10-goal portion gapAnalysis: They are actually latched in to the top 4, as well as are actually very likely playing in the 2nd vs 3rd qualifying ultimate, though Geelong absolutely recognizes just how to whip West Coastline at GMHBA Arena. That is actually the only way the Giants would certainly quit of playing Slot Adelaide a gigantic win due to the Kitties on Saturday (our experts're chatting 10+ objectives) and after that a Giants loss to the Bulldogs on Sunday. If the Felines do not succeed large (or even gain in any way), the Giants will be actually playing for throwing legal rights to the Second Qualifying Final. They may either comprise a 7-8 target gap in amount to pass Slot Adelaide, or merely really hope Freo defeats them.Fox Footy's forecast: Lose and also end up third, away to Slot Adelaide in a qualifying finalZach Tuohy reveals decision to resign|00:534. GEELONG (14-8, 107.7%) To play: West Coastline Eagles at GMHBA Arena, Saturday 1:45 pmWin: Complete third if GWS loses and also quits 10-goal amount top, fourth if GWS wins OR sheds however holds onto percent top (edge situation they can achieve second with massive gain) Lose: End Up 4th if Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn as well as Carlton drop, fifth if three lose, 6th if pair of lose, 7th if one sheds, 8th if they all winAnalysis: Well, they truly screwed that people up. From looking like they were actually mosting likely to build percent as well as lock up a top-four spot, now the Cats need to win merely to guarantee on their own the double chance, along with four staffs wishing they drop to West Coast so they can pinch 4th coming from them. On the in addition side, this is actually one of the most unbalanced competition in present day footy, with the Eagles losing 9 straight trips to Kardinia Playground by an average of 10+ objectives. It's certainly not impractical to envision the Pussy-cats gaining by that margin, as well as in mixture along with also a slim GWS loss, they would certainly be heading right into an away training last vs Slot Adelaide (for the third time in 5 seasons!). Typically a win ought to send all of them to the SCG. If the Pussy-cats actually shed, they will certainly likely be sent out in to an elimination final on our predictions, completely up to 8th! Fox Footy's prediction: Gain and also complete fourth, away to Sydney in a training final5. BRISBANE COUGARS (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 5th if Western Bulldogs drop AND Hawthorn shed as well as Carlton lose and also Fremantle lose OR gain yet crash to overcome very large portion gap, 6th if three of those happen, 7th if 2 take place, 8th if one occurs, overlook finals if none happenAnalysis: Not only did they cop another very painful loss to the Pies, yet they acquired the incorrect staff over them losing! If the Lions were actually going into Shot 24 hoping for Port or even GWS to shed, they would certainly still have a genuine shot at the best 4, but absolutely Geelong doesn't lose at home to West Shore? Provided that the Felines finish the job, the Cougars should be actually tied for an eradication ultimate. Trumping the Bombers would then promise all of them fifth place (and that is actually the side of the brace you want, if it means staying away from the Bulldogs and also Hawks in week one, and also very likely acquiring Geelong in full week two). A shock loss to Essendon would observe Chris Fagan's edge nervously checking out on Sunday to see how many teams pass them ... theoretically they can miss out on the 8 totally, but it is actually quite unlikely for Fremantle to pass them.Fox Footy's prediction: Succeed and also complete 5th, lot Carlton in an eradication finalSelfish Cougars 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: End up 4th if Geelong and also Brisbane shed, fifth if one loses, sixth if both winLose: Finish sixth if Hawthorn, Carlton as well as Fremantle drop, 7th if pair of lose, 8th if one sheds, overlook finals if they all winAnalysis: Aggravatingly for the Bulldogs, they may still overlook the 8, regardless of having the AFL's second-best percentage and thirteen wins (which no one has EVER overlooked the eight with). As a matter of fact it's a really actual opportunity - they still need to take care of business against an in-form GWS to assure their area in September. However that's not the only point at risk the Canines would ensure on their own a home last with a victory (likely at the MCG vs Hawthorn), but even if they remain in the 8 after losing, they might be heading to Brisbane for that eradication final. At the other edge of the spectrum, there's still a little opportunity they can slip right into the top 4, though it demands West Shore to trump Geelong in Geelong, as well as Essendon to trump Brisbane in Brisbane ... therefore a very small chance. Fox Footy's prediction: Gain as well as complete sixth, 'host' Hawthorn in an elimination final7. HAWTHORN (13-9, 111.8%) To play: North Melbourne at UTAS Coliseum, Saturday 4:35 pmWin: End up fourth if Geelong, Brisbane as well as Western Bulldogs all shed AND Carlton drops OR wins yet crashes to surpass them on percentage (approx. 4 goals) fifth if three take place, sixth if 2 happen, 7th if one occurs, 8th if none happenLose: Complete 7th if Fremantle sheds as well as Carlton drops while staying behind on portion, 8th if one drops, overlook finals if each winAnalysis: We would rather be the Hawks than the Bulldogs right now, because of who they've obtained left to encounter. Sam Mitchell's men are actually a succeed away from September, as well as just need to take care of business against an injury-hit Northern Melbourne who looked horrendous versus stated Pets on Sunday. There's even a very long shot they sneak into the best four more truthfully they'll gain on their own an MCG removal last, either against the Dogs, Freo or even Carlton. (The best-case scenario is most likely the Pet dogs losing, so the Hawks end up sixth as well as participate in the Blues.) If they are actually upset by North though, they are actually just like terrified as the Dogs, expecting Carlton and also Fremantle to find if they're tossed out of the eight.Fox Footy's prophecy: Gain and end up 7th, 'away' to Western Bulldogs in a removal finalMagic of Hok-ball discussed|03:418. CARLTON (13-9, 110.7%) To play: Street Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Sunday 3:20 pmWin: Complete 4th if Geelong, Brisbane, Western Bulldogs as well as Hawthorn all shed OR Hawks gain but fall back Blues on amount (approx. 4 targets), 5th if three occur, sixth if 2 take place, 7th if one happens, 8th if none happenLose: Finish 7th if Hawthorn drops through enough to fall back on portion as well as Fremantle drops, 8th if one occurs, typically miss finalsAnalysis: Crippa's home condition truly helped all of them out this weekend break. Fremantle's reduction, incorporated along with cry' win over West Shore, finds all of them inside the eight and also even capable to play finals if they are actually upset by Street Kilda following full week. (Though they would certainly be actually left behind praying for Slot to trump Freo.) Reasonably they are actually heading to intend to beat the Saints to guarantee themselves a spot in September - as well as to offer on their own a chance of an MCG removal ultimate. If both the Dogs and also Hawks shed, cry could possibly also hold that last, though our experts 'd be actually pretty stunned if the Hawks lost. Percentage is actually very likely to follow in to play with the help of Carlton's substantial draw West Shore - they might need to have to pump the Saints to stay away from playing Brisbane in Brisbane.Fox Footy's prediction: Gain and complete 8th, away to Brisbane in an eradication final9. FREMANTLE (12-9-1, 113.7%) To play: Port Adelaide at Optus Arena, Sunday 6:10 pmWin: End up 6th if Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn as well as Carlton lose, 7th if 2 drop, 8th if one loses, skip finals if each one of them winLose: Are going to overlook finalsAnalysis: Oh terrific, an additional main reason to hate West Coastline. Their competitors' inability to trump the Blues' B-team indicates the Dockers are at true threat of their Round 24 video game coming to be a lifeless rubber. The formula is actually quite easy - they need to have at least among the Pets, Hawks or even Blues to shed before they play Port. If that occurs, the Dockers can easily win their method in to September. If all three win, they'll be done away with by the time they take the industry. (Technically Freo can easily likewise record Brisbane on portion but it's incredibly not likely.) Fox Footy's forecast: Lose and skip finals10. COLLINGWOOD (11-9-2, 100.1%) Collingwood can technically still participate in finals, however requires to make up a percent void of 30+ goals to capture Carlton, plus Fremantle has to shed.