LIVE AFL Finals: Pies and Dockers collide in do-or-die clash with prelim berth at stake

LIVE AFL Finals: Pies and Dockers collide in do-or-die clash with prelim berth at stake

Collingwood and Fremantle will face off at the MCG in a cutthroat semi-final showdown between two clubs that have enjoyed thrilling runs in 2022.

The Magpies’ (16-6 in home and away season, 104.3%) incredible surge into the top four has been arguably the story of the season, while they nearly took down the premiership favourite Cats in last weekend’s qualifying final.

Craig McRae’s side has one forced change, with Trent Bianco replacing injured co-vice captain Taylor Adams.

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Semi Final

Meanwhile the Dockers (15-6-1, 117%) will be full of confidence after completely turning the tables on the Western Bulldogs in last week’s elimination final from late in the second quarter, coming back from 41 points down in a stunning turnaround.

Collingwood and Fremantle meet in the semi-final (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)Source: FOX SPORTS

Last time these teams met at Optus Stadium in Round 10, Collingwood pulled off a big upset win by 36 points to kickstart the Pies’ 11-game winning streak.

This match gets underway at 7:25pm AEST from the MCG.

Watch it live on Fox Footy (channel 504) from 6:20pm AEST.

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