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What EVERY AFL team needs to make finals | Zero Access Footy

What EVERY AFL team needs to make finals | Zero Access Footy

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Which AFL teams are actually making finals in 2026?


This week, we go through every finals contender and break down what each club needs to do over the run home to lock in a September spot. We also react to Round 16, ask whether the lid is officially off at Carlton after six straight wins, preview the biggest games of Round 17, and check in on the ZAF tipping competition.


Who do you think makes the top eight? Let us know in the comments!


00:00 What YOUR team needs to make finals!

01:40 Geelong, Brisbane, Adelaide

05:32 Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne

10:55 Collingwood, Gold Coast

14:34 Carlton, St Kilda, GWS

17:21 Port Adelaide, West Coast, Richmond, Essendon

18:08 Round 16 Results

18:15 Lions, Hawks

21:20 Blues, Pies, Port

23:01 Roos, Dockers

24:57 The lid is off: Carlton win 6th straight game!

28:02 Voss cloud cleared the way

29:25 Top Blues leading the way

31:35 Room for Carlton to rebuild and grow

34:39 Round 17 Previews

34:48 Geelong and Brisbane battle for top 4

38:21 Hawthorn battle Melbourne

40:34 Sydney up against Bulldogs

42:42 Rest of Round 17

47:01 ZAF Tipping Update

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