September’s do-or-die nature officially begins this afternoon, with GWS and Hawthorn locking horns in what promises to be an elimination final epic in western Sydney.

The Giants (16-7, 115.3%) fell short of a double chance this campaign on percentage, and have been dealt a bittersweet week at the selection table amid half a dozen injuries.

Meanwhile, the Hawks (15-8, 120.9%) rounded out this year’s top eight on the all-important 15 wins, and have been a much better side this season than their eighth place suggests.

Finals Week 1

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