The Western Bulldogs will start their 2016 Toyota AFL Finals campaign on the road, fixtured to play the West Coast Eagles in an Elimination Final.
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Scheduled for Thursday night at Domain Stadium, the sixth placed Eagles and seventh placed Bulldogs will go head-to-head under lights starting at 6:10pm local time (8:10pm AEST).
Three-time premiers Hawthorn has earned the double chance by the skin of its teeth, thanks to Sunday's thrilling one-point win over Collingwood.
The Hawks will face fierce rivals Geelong in this year's second qualifying final.
The Sydney derby will headline the opening weekend of the finals, with Greater Western Sydney facing cross-town foes and minor premiers the Sydney Swans in the first qualifying final.
Adelaide's upset loss to West Coast on Friday night has cost the Crows the double chance.
The Crows will face North Melbourne, beaten by the Giants on Saturday night, in the first elimination final.
Thursday September 8, 8.10pm AEST (6:10pm local time) at Domain Stadium
Second Elimination Final - West Coast v Western Bulldogs
Friday September 9, 7.50pm AEST at the MCG
Second Qualifying Final - Geelong v Hawthorn
Saturday September 10, 3.20pm AEST at ANZ Stadium
First Qualifying Final - Sydney Swans v Greater Western Sydney
Saturday September 10, 7.40pm AEST (7:10pm local time) at Adelaide Oval
First Elimination Final - Adelaide v North Melbourne
