The AFL has tonight confirmed the fixture for Week One of the 2022 Toyota AFL Finals Series.
It all begins on Thursday, September 1 when a surging Richmond takes on Brisbane at the Gabba in an elimination final that will be the third final between the two clubs in the past four years.
On Friday night, Melbourne takes on Sydney at the MCG in the second qualifying final.
Geelong will host Collingwood in the Saturday twilight slot in a huge clash at the MCG, before the Western Bulldogs travel west to take on Fremantle at the Dockers' hometown cauldron of Optus Stadium on Saturday night.
WEEK ONE FINALS FIXTURE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Second elimination final
Brisbane v Richmond at The Gabba, 7.20pm AEST
Tickets on sale: Tuesday, 23 August
Club members: 10am (AEST)
General Public: 3pm (AEST)
Ticketing agent: ticketmaster.com.au
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Second qualifying final
Melbourne v Sydney at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
First qualifying final
Geelong v Collingwood at the MCG, 4.35pm AEST
First elimination final
Fremantle v Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST