AFL finals predictions

Oooooooh its September. The boys from Flight of the Concords sang it best....."its business time". Whilst the kiwi singing duo were clearly talking about the horizontal action, the only thing horizontal about AFL in September will be retirees and players from teams not in the finals lying on the couch watching what could've been and in some cases (Hawthorn....ahem) should've been.

Crows v Bombers - Elimination final 1

Friday night will see the Bombers fly west to Adelaide and take on a pack of Crows who are peaking at the right time. The Crows have won their last 3 games, whilst the bombers have been anything but consistent with every possible result in their past five games (LDWLW). As such, it will be very hard for the Bombers to beat the Crows anywhere, let alone at home. The winner of this final will play the loser of Saints v Pies on Sunday. The loser....its goodnight nurse.

Prediction: Crows by 45

Lions v Blues - Elimination final 2

Saturday night, the Blues travel north to Brisbane to face the Lions in a climate similar to the Blues sponsor - Malaysia. The Blues have not been in the the finals for some time (which may have been playing on their minds last weekend when they were spanked by 72 points by the Crows), whilst the Lions are a good mix of youthful exuberance (and class - see rising star Daniel Rich) and experience. Again the home ground advantage will certainly help the Lions and it will be hard for the Blues to turn around from last weekends defeat. The winner will play the loser of Cats v Dogs, whilst the loser takes off to a tropical island for the end of season footy trip.

Prediction: Lions by 13

Saints v Pies - Qualifying final 1

Sunday will bring viewers both live and at home a cracking end to the first weekend of the finals. The Saints have been unconvincing in recent weeks but surely 19 wins in a row must count for something more than a second chance in the finals?! The Pies on the other hand are in great form and even more so at the G where they have won 7 from 8 games there this season. The Saints will struggle against the inform Pies, unless they can rediscover some form. The winner progresses to the semi final and a week off, whilst the loser will play the winner of Crows v Bombers.

Prediction: Pies by 5

Cats v Dogs - Qualifying final 2

By far and away the most anticipated final of the weekend. It will not only separate the animal lovers, but also hopefully put on a show to remember. Either team could win this it is that tight. Whilst the Dogs are the more consistent of the two in the past month of football, rule out the Cats at your peril. The winner progresses to the semi final and a week off whilst the loser takes on the winner from the Lions v Blues.

Prediction: Dogs by 1