Finals Shock Roundup 2026
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September footy does not wait for anyone, and the AFL Finals 2026 second round delivers the kind of nights that flip a whole bracket. We break down the two qualifying finals and two elimination finals, then pull out the real patterns behind the chaos: who brings pressure from the opening bounce, who stays composed when conditions turn wet and wild, and who can cash in when the game is there to be won.
We start with Geelong v Carlton, where Carlton’s late-season surge earns genuine respect, but one decisive quarter shows how ruthless finals can be. From there we unpack…
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