With the final eight locked up after an enthralling round 23, clubs will now look to get themselves right in the pre-finals bye as we inch closer to the last day in September.
Carlton find themselves outside the eight after a devastating one-point loss to their arch rivals Collingwood.
This opened the door for the Western Bulldogs, who had one by enough against Hawthorn to secure the final spot in the eight.
Melbourne shot up to second position following a demolition of Brisbane at the Gabba on Friday night while Sydney claim third spot after surviving a scare from St Kilda.
Geelong took care of West Coast and now await the Pies for the first qualifying final.
Richmond continue on their merry way as they prepare for a clash against the Lions in a fortnight's time.
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Josh Schache put his name forward to be recalled for the first final against Fremantle.
Schache kicked seven goals in a dominant display over the weekend, letting coach Luke Beveridge know of his desire to be apart of the senior side.
Josh Bruce and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan were relatively quiet in the win against Hawthorn and could make room for the in-form Schache.
Toby McLean could also be looked at to take on the Dockers and playing his second game of the year.
Battling injuries, McLean hasn't had an easy run the past two seasons but has put together a strong year in the VFL, including his efforts on the weekend.
The 2016 premiership player amassed 34 touches, nine clearances and four marks in the Dogs' big win.
Collingwood's Callum Brown has also put his hand up for a senior recall, following an impressive performance in the VFL.
Brown, who's been out of favour in 2022, gathered 36 possessions and six clearances at IKON Park.
The Pies face Geelong in the first round of the finals and hope Taylor Adams will return in two weeks time, otherwise the son-of-a-gun could be in line for his seventh match this year.
Mitch Robinson and Deven Robertson have made things difficult for Chris Fagan at the selection table for the first Elimination final against Richmond.
Robinson, who was the sub on Friday night, played in the VFL and had a day out, collecting 42 disposals and 10 clearances.
His partner-in-crime Robertson had a similar performance, kicking three goals from his 30 possessions, putting his name forward for a recall.
The Lions don't have much room for error in their 2022 pursuit of premiership glory and must be near perfect from here on in.
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