Footscray VFL will host Brisbane in the Second Qualifying Final this Saturday 31 August at Mission Whitten Oval.

The first bounce will be at 1.05pm AEST and live-streamed via the AFL website.

The winner will advance directly to the Preliminary Finals in a fortnight, while the loser will have a double chance in next week’s semi finals.

When the two sides met earlier this season, it was Brisbane who prevailed by three goals.

Tickets for the Qualifying Final will go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday 27 August at 12pm. Pricing is $15 for adults, $10 for concession/pensioners and free for children under 15.

VFL Second Qualifying Final

Footscray Bulldogs (2nd) vs Brisbane Lions (3rd)
Mission Whitten Oval, 1:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: AFL.com.au

2024 VFL Finals Structure

Wildcard Round
Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25
Wildcard Round Game One: Gold Coast SUNS (7th) 14.16 (100) def by Frankston (10th) 16.7 (103)
Wildcard Round Game Two: Williamstown (8th) 18.12 (120) def Richmond (9th) 7.12 (54)

Qualifying and Elimination Finals
Saturday, August 31
First Qualifying Final: Werribee (1st) vs Geelong Cats (4th)
Second Qualifying Final: Footscray Bulldogs (2nd) vs Brisbane Lions (3rd)
First Elimination Final: Southport Sharks (5th) vs Frankston (8th)
Second Elimination Final: Box Hill Hawks (6th) vs Williamstown (7th)

Semi Finals
Saturday, September 7 and/or Sunday, September 8

First Semi Final: Loser of First Qualifying Final vs Winner of First Elimination Final
Second Semi Final: Loser of Second Qualifying Final vs Winner of Second Elimination Final

Preliminary Finals
Saturday, September 14

First Preliminary Final: Winner of First Qualifying Final vs Winner of Second Semi Final
Second Preliminary Final: Winner of Second Qualifying Final vs Winner of First Semi Final

Grand Final
Sunday, September 22

Grand Final: Winner of First Preliminary Final vs Winner of Second Preliminary Final