Seasons will go on the line this weekend as the second round of the AFL Finals kick off on the Seven Network with two prime-time semi-finals.
The week two finals begin tomorrow night when Geelong takes on the GWS Giants in the Second Semi-Final at Optus Stadium, with Seven’s coverage starting at 7.00pm AEST on Channel Seven and 7mate.
The Cats are aiming to make a fifth preliminary final in six years, but the Giants toppled them at GMHBA Stadium in Round 21 and will fancy their chances of causing another upset. With a preliminary final spot up for grabs, the stage is set for battle.
The stakes will be just as high on Saturday night as the Brisbane Lions welcome the Western Bulldogs to the Gabba for the First Semi-Final. Seven’s pre-game coverage kicks off at 6.30pm AEST on 7mate and 7two, before the match broadcast begins at 7.00pm AEST on Channel Seven and 7mate.
It wasn’t until the dying seconds of the home and away season that the Lions clawed their way above the Bulldogs on the ladder and Saturday night’s clash looks set to go down to the wire too, as two genuine contenders fight for the right to take on Port Adelaide in a preliminary final.
Seven’s commentary line-up features Brian Taylor, James Brayshaw, Hamish McLachlan, Daisy Pearce, Luke Hodge, Wayne Carey, Luke Darcy, Matthew Richardson, Justin Leppitsch, Basil Zempilas and Xavier Ellis.
Managing director Seven Melbourne and head of network sport, Lewis Martin, said: “There’s nothing like finals footy and this weekend the blowtorch gets turned up a notch. From now on, there are no second chances, it’s win or go home.
“All four teams in action this week are battle-hardened finals performers who won’t give an inch, each of them capable of beating anyone on their day. You couldn’t set the scene more perfectly for two epic September contests that no one can afford to miss.”