Collingwood midfielder Steele Sidebottom starred with 33 disposals and a goal in a hard fought victory over Geelong by 10 points.

Qualifying Final - Geelong V Collingwood (AFL Nation)

Anthony Hudson, Gerard Whateley, Garry Lyon, Mitch Cleary and Nick Dal Santo preview the upcoming Friday night Qualifying Final.

The Cats have been the best team all season finishing top of the ladder, but there are still doubters to their Premiership chances. Chris Scott has not gone silently in his displeasure at having to play at the MCG and not in Geelong, plus their form after weeks off has been poor for years. How will they respond to the outside noise?

The Pies on the other hand have finished the year with great form and have retained a number of star players for this Final. Can they make their second successive Grand Final? 

Retiring Collingwood Premiership player Tyson Goldsack joins the team in the box and Geelong's Midfield Coach Matthew Knights joins the team from the boundary. Plus Mitch Cleary gives us a comprehensive trade wrap on this Friday night.

Retiring Collingwood Premiership player Tyson Goldsack joins the team in the box. After finally succumbing to his myriad of injuries, fan-favourite Tyson reflects on his career and Collingwood's Finals chances. 

Qualifying Final - Geelong V Collingwood (The AFL Nation pre-game show)

Geelong's Midfield Coach Matthew Knights joins the team from the boundary line with both teams desperate for a week off before a Preliminary Final. 

Matthew explains how the Cats plan to combat a fired up Collingwood team retaining a slew of star players and the controversial decision to drop Rhys Stanley for this match.

Qualifying Final - Geelong V Collingwood (The AFL Nation pre-game show)

Join Anthony Hudson, Sam McClure, Terry Wallace and Paul Hasleby as they preview the Elimination Final between West Coast and Essendon at Optus Stadium on AFL Nation. Guests include West Coast Assistant Coach Matt Rosa and Essendon Assistant Coach James Kelly.

Essendon Assistant Coach James Kelly joined Anthony Hudson, Paul Hasleby and Terry Wallace to preview his side's Elimination Final clash against West Coast.

West Coast Assistant Coach Matt Rosa joined Anthony Hudson, Paul Hasleby and Terry Wallace ahead of his side's Elimination Final clash against Essendon on AFL Nation.

Collingwood forward Brodie Mihocek starred up forward with 4 goals in a polished display as the Pies held onto win by 11 points. 

Collingwood V Essendon (AFL Nation)

Anthony Hudson, Gerard Whateley, Garry Lyon, Mitch Cleary and Nick Dal Santo preview the upcoming Friday night clash.

The final round of the AFL regular season is upon us. With both teams guaranteed of making Finals, big names have been rested and there will be a hope for both teams to get through unscathed in a bid to be fresh for September action.

Injured Collingwood superstar Jordan De Goey will join the team in the box and give us a timeline on his return to action.

Head of Football at the Bombers Dan Richardson addresses their return to Finals action and the injuries and form worries.

Plus Mitch Cleary gives us a comprehensive trade wrap on this Friday night.

Injured Collingwood superstar Jordan De Goey joins the team in the box. In a race to be fit for Collingwood's Finals tilt, Jordan explains what his timeline for return will be and how he sees his team's form leading into September. 

Collingwood V Essendon (The AFL Nation pre-game show)