AFL run home: Every scenario for every finals contender analysed with two weeks to go

Will Carlton or Fremantle play finals? Could one win be enough? We predict where every finals contender will finish if they win all, one or none of their remaining games.

The AFL run home round 23

Well, Round 22 sure threw up some curve balls.

Upsets galore turned plenty of ladder predictions on their heads, but that won’t stop us from having another crack.
We’ve predicted where every finals contender will finish if they win all, one or none of their remaining games.

Check it out below.

*CLUBS ORDERED BY CURRENT LADDER POSITION: SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FINAL PREDICTED LADDER

The Swans are in prime position for the minor premiership. Picture: Getty Images

1. SYDNEY

Won: 15, Lost: 6, Points: 60, Percentage: 124.9

ERROL GULDEN STEPS UP!#AFLSwansPiespic.twitter.com/Bqdmes763Y

— AFL (@AFL) August 9, 2024

The Power just got past the Demons last Saturday night. Picture: Getty Images

2. PORT ADELAIDE

Won: 14, Lost: 7, Points: 56, Percentage: 113.3

Jesse Hogan is leading the way as the Giants continue their hot form. Picture: Getty Images

3. GWS

Won: 14, Lost: 7, Points: 56, Percentage: 111.8

A top-two spot is on the cards for Geelong. Picture: Getty Images

4. GEELONG

Won: 14, Lost: 7, Points: 56, Percentage: 109.2

Mannagh to seal the game!#AFLFreoCatspic.twitter.com/lfjkiYh9NZ

— AFL (@AFL) August 10, 2024

The Lions have likely blown their shot at a top-two finish, but a top-four spot is still in their grasp. Picture: Getty Images

5. BRISBANE

Won: 13, Lost: 7, Drawn: 1, Points: 54, Percentage: 122.7

Could the Dockers miss finals? Picture: Getty Images

6. FREMANTLE

Won: 12, Lost: 8, Drawn: 1, Points: 50, Percentage: 115.2

The Bulldogs won’t have the double chance in September. Picture: Getty Images

7. WESTERN BULLDOGS

Won: 12, Lost: 9, Points: 48, Percentage: 118.5

The rise of the Hawks continues. Picture: Getty Images

8. HAWTHORN

Won: 12, Lost: 9, Points: 48, Percentage: 108.5

Carlton are in free fall. Picture: Getty Images

9. CARLTON

Won: 12, Lost: 9, Points: 48, Percentage: 107.4

Mac Andrew might have ended Essendon’s season in Round 22. Picture: Getty Images

10. ESSENDON

Won: 11, Lost: 9, Drawn: 1, Points: 46, Percentage: 96.0

MAC ANDREW THE MATCHWINNER 🤯#AFLDonsSunspic.twitter.com/NFQKdyntvP

— AFL (@AFL) August 10, 2024

Collingwood coughed up a big lead to Sydney last Friday night. Picture: Getty Images

11. COLLINGWOOD

Won: 10, Lost: 9, Drawn: 2, Points: 44, Percentage: 100.1

Originally published as AFL run home: Every scenario for every finals contender analysed with two weeks to go