Headlines you won’t see: AFL finals week one

RICHMOND V HAWTHORN
MCG 19:20 AEST, THURSDAY SEP 06, 2018

“Born again Hawks annihilate flag favourites”

We reckon this one will either be close or a Richmond blowout. That said who knows what Clarkson can summon from his charges in September.

MELBOURNE V GEELONG CATS
MCG 19:50 AEST, FRIDAY SEP 07, 2018 MCG

“Fourth game ruck finals star”

Ryan Abbott will likely be covering for Rhys Stanley up against the two times AA behemoth himself, Max Gawn. It will take his absolute best to not be smashed by the 209cm gun.

SYDNEY SWANS V GWS GIANTS 
SCG 16:20 AEST, SATURDAY SEP 08, 2018

“No Buddy, no problems”

If Lance Franklin doesn’t get up for this game Swans don’t stand a chance.

WEST COAST EAGLES V COLLINGWOOD 
OPTUS STADIUM 18:10 AWST, SATURDAY SEP 08, 2018

“Gaff signature gives Eagles boost before first final”

If Gaff was staying he had a chance to give his side a massive morale boost. Looks like he’s gone and the jungle drums suggest to North Melbourne.