Carlton host Sydney at the MCG in a win-or-go-home Elimination Final.
The Blues surged into September on a nine-game winning streak, and have regained key players Sam Walsh and Adam Cerra ahead of the finals.
The Swans were grand finalists last year, and will take advantage of their experience over Carlton.
The Sporting News has all the details for the First Elimination Final.
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When is Carlton vs. Sydney - First Elimination Final?
Friday night's game between Collingwood and Melbourne will begin at 7.50pm AEST, on September 8th.
The game will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 7.50pm | 7.50pm | 7.50pm | 7.20pm | 5.50pm |
How to watch or livestream Carlton vs. Sydney
| Region | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 |
| Broadcast time | 7.30pm | 7.30pm | 7.30pm | 6.50pm | 5.30pm | 7.30pm | 6.50pm |
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
Carlton vs. Sydney First Elimination Final Tickets
Tickets for the First Elimination Final between Carlton and Sydney are available through Ticketek.
Gameday seats will be on sale for MCC, competing club, and AFL members, with the general public also receiving allocation.
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Carlton vs. Sydney odds
Carlton is favoured to win this game, paying $1.48 to Sydney's $2.65 per Dabble.
What if the AFL Grand Final or finals match finishes in a draw at the final siren?
If both teams have the same score at the end of the fourth quarter, the goal umpires will confer to ensure that both scores are identical.
If a drawn result is confirmed, then both teams will have a six-minute break before the game will resume with two three-minute halves.
Teams will change ends at the end of the first three-minute half, but there will be no break, with play immediately resuming once the players are set.
If the scores are still tied at the end of the two three-minute halves, the process of playing another two three-minute halves will be repeated until a winner is found.
