NFL Finals Run: Easiest & Hardest Schedules Ranked
Uncover the AFL’s most critical path to the finals! Geelong boasts the easiest schedule, while Collingwood faces a formidable challenge. This analysis reviews remaining fixtures for Collingwood, Essendon, Fremantle, Geelong, Gold Coast, and GWS Giants, revealing the teams best positioned for a top-two finish. Assess the likely trajectories for each,considering the difficulty of upcoming matches and the potential for upsets. News Directory 3 breaks down the remaining games, analyzing each team’s chances of securing a finals spot. Discover who has the advantage and who needs a miracle. What surprises await as the season unfolds?
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Collingwood (12-2)
Remaining fixture:
Round 16: West Coast (Marvel Stadium)
Round 17: Carlton (MCG)
Round 18: gold Coast (People Frist Stadium)
Round 19: Fremantle (MCG)
Round 20: Richmond (MCG)
Round 21: Brisbane (MCG)
Round 22: Hawthorn (MCG)
Round 23: Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
Round 24: Melbourne (MCG)
Analysis: Collingwood is well-placed for a top-two finish, but faces a challenging run home with games against fellow premiership contenders. Thay need approximately four more wins to secure a top-two spot.
Essendon (6-8)
Remaining Fixture:
Round 16: Bye
Round 17: Gold Coast (Marvel Stadium)
Round 18: Richmond (MCG)
Round 19: GWS (Marvel Stadium)
Round 20: Western Bulldogs (Marvel Stadium)
Round 21: Sydney (SCG)
Round 22: Geelong (GMHBA Stadium)
Round 23: St Kilda (Marvel Stadium)
Round 24: Gold Coast Suns (People First Stadium - rescheduled from Opening Round)
Round 24: Carlton (MCG)
Analysis: Essendon is likely out of the finals race. They face a tough run home with several premiership hopefuls.
fremantle (9-5)
Remaining Fixture:
Round 16: St Kilda (Optus Stadium)
Round 17: Sydney (SCG)
round 18: Hawthorn (Optus Stadium)
Round 19: Collingwood (MCG)
Round 20: West coast (Optus Stadium)
round 21: Carlton (Optus Stadium)
Round 22: Port Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
Round 23: Brisbane (Optus Stadium)
Round 24: Western Bulldogs (Marvel Stadium)
Analysis: Fremantle has a relatively friendly run home and coudl push for the top four if they maintain their attacking style.
Geelong (10-5)
Remaining Fixture:
Round 16: Bye
Round 17: Richmond (GMHBA Stadium)
Round 18: GWS Giants (Giants Stadium)
Round 19: St Kilda (GMHBA Stadium)
Round 20: North Melbourne (Marvel Stadium)
Round 21: Port Adelaide (GMHBA Stadium)
Round 22: Essendon (GMHBA Stadium)
Round 23: Sydney Swans (SCG)
Round 24: Richmond (MCG)
Analysis: Geelong has the easiest run home and may not drop many games. The question is whether they will be battle-hardened enough for the finals.
Gold Coast Suns (8-5)
Remaining Fixture:
Round 16: Melbourne (People First Stadium)
Round 17: Essendon (Marvel Stadium)
Round 18: Collingwood (People First Stadium)
Round 19: Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
Round 20: Brisbane (People First Stadium)
Round 21: Richmond (People First Stadium)
Round 22: Carlton (Marvel Stadium)
Round 23: GWS (People First Stadium)
Round 24: Essendon (People First Stadium - rescheduled from Opening Round)
Round 24: Port Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
Analysis: The Suns are outside the top eight. The next three weeks will determine if they are true flag challengers. This season is about making finals for the first time.
GWS Giants (9-6)
Remaining Fixture:
Round 16: Bye
Round 17: West Coast (Optus Stadium)
Round 18: Geelong (Engie Stadium)
Round 19: essendon (Marvel Stadium)
Round 20: Sydney (engie Stadium)
Round 21: Western Bulldogs (Marvel Stadium)
Round 22: North Melbourne (Manuka Oval)
Round 23: Gold Coast (People First Stadium)
Round 24: St Kilda (Engie Stadium)
Analysis: The Giants have been difficult to decipher this season. A finish between fifth and eighth seems most realistic.