WHO'S going to win this week's four finals?

That's anyone guess, but Champion Data analyst Corey Mobilio has armed footy fans with all the information required to be as accurate as possible.

Mobilio joins Trends this week to analyse the key numbers in each of the match-ups, discuss all the finalists' strengths and weaknesses and highlight the individuals to watch.

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The Riolis' affinity with September, Gary Ablett's 'elite' campaign and the myth about Richmond are all on the agenda.

Trends is a podcast for the hardcore and average football fan who wants to learn more about what they're watching each weekend, plus what's going on behind the scenes. 

Episode guide

1:52: Why contested ball is key to West Coast's chances

4:03: Essendon's major problem in its form slump

7:00: The Rioli effect at finals time v Stringer's resurgence

8:30: What is Geelong's first priority on Friday night?

9:43: Magpies' high-volume approach v Cats' control game

11:20: What is Geelong's statistical 'one wood' this season

12:21: Collingwood's turnover game is back in recent weeks

16:30: The numbers that highlight how well the Dogs are going

17:36: The Giants' slow movement v the run-and-gun Bulldogs

18:41: Why scoring from stoppages is the stat to watch

22:08: The Bont, Macrae or Dunkley: who does de Boer tag?

23:40: How the Tigers' style stands out among the finalists

25:22: Brisbane's preference to kick the ball as often as possible

26:09: What Lions must do to exact revenge against Richmond

27:04: Dispelling the myth about the Tigers as pressure kings

30:30: Can Charlie Cameron bounce back against Dylan Grimes?