The fixture for the first week of the finals has been confirmed

The fixture for the first week of the finals has been confirmed.

Geelong and Richmond will play a blockbuster at the MCG, while Essendon face a trip up to Sydney.

This is the schedule:

Thursday, September 7

Adelaide v GWS

7.50pm, Adelaide Oval

 

Friday, September 8

Geelong v Richmond

7.50pm, MCG

 

Saturday, September 9

Sydney v Essendon

4.20pm, SCG

 

Port Adelaide v West Coast

7.50pm, Adelaide Oval

(All times listed in Eastern time.)