Essendon will play Sydney in an Elimination Final on Saturday September 9th AEST at 4:20pm at the SCG.
The AFL announced the finals draw following the completion of round 23.
The Bombers enter the final on the back of two straight wins and six wins from their last eight matches.
Week 1 Toyota AFL Finals Series
Thursday September 7
First qualifying final
Adelaide Crows v Greater Western Sydney at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm ACST
Friday September 8
Second qualifying final
Geelong Cats v Richmond at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
Saturday September 9
Second elimination final
Sydney Swans v Essendon at SCG, 4.20pm AEST
First elimination final
Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm ACST
On sale dates
Week 1
Tickets to matches in Week 1 of the 2017 Toyota AFL Final Series go on sale to competing club members at 9.00am Tuesday August 29, to the general public from 2.00pm Tuesday August 29, and AFL members (MCG only) from 9.00am Wednesday August 30.
Week 2
Tickets to matches in Week 2 of the 2017 Toyota AFL Final Series go on sale to competing club members at 9.00am Monday September 11, to the general public from 2.00pm Monday September 11 and AFL members (MCG only) from 9.00am Tuesday September 12.
Week 3
Tickets to matches in Week 3 of the 2017 Toyota AFL Final Series go on sale to competing club members at 9.00am Monday September 18, to the general public from 2.00pm Monday September 18 and AFL members (MCG only) from 9.00am Tuesday September 19.
Week 4 – Toyota AFL Grand Final
Competing Club Members refer to Grand Final registration information via afl.com.au/tickets/grandfinal
