The AFL has today confirmed the fixture for Week Two of the 2022 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series.
Saturday September 3
Second Semi Final, Brisbane Lions (2nd) vs. Carlton (7th)
Moreton Bay Sports Complex, 12:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: Seven Network
Sunday September 4
First Semi Final, Sydney Swans (4th) vs. Gold Coast Suns (5th)
Blacktown International Sports Park, 1:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: Seven Network
To thank football fans for their outstanding support throughout the 2022 season, the AFL is pleased to announce that entry to all matches in Weeks One to Three of the 2022 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series will be free.
For the 2022 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, admission prices will be adults $20, concession/pensioners $15 and children under 15 free.
All remaining matches in the 2022 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series will be broadcast live and free on the Seven Network via Channel 7 and 7plus, including the 2022 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final.
Viewers outside of Victoria can tune in to Seven’s Smithy’s VFL coverage via 7plus. This weekend’s match between Brisbane Lions and Carlton will also be available on 7mate for viewers in Brisbane.
All finals, including the Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, will be streamed live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
The 2022 Smithy’s VFL season featured 21 teams with each team playing 18 home-and-away matches and the top eight playing finals. The four-week finals series will culminate in the 2022 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final on Sunday September 18, to be played at IKON Park starting at 2:30pm AEST.
The last VFL premier was Richmond in 2019, with the 2020 season cancelled and the 2021 season called off during the home-and-away season.
Click here to view the results of the matches played in the 2022 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series.
2022 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series Structure
Week One – Qualifying and Elimination Finals
Saturday August 27 and Sunday August 28
First Qualifying Final: 1st vs. 4th
Second Qualifying Final: 2nd vs. 3rd
First Elimination Final: 5th vs. 8th
Second Elimination Final: 6th vs. 7th
Week Two – Semi Finals
Saturday September 3 and Sunday September 4
First Semi Final: Loser of First Qualifying Final vs. Winner of First Elimination Final
Second Semi Final: Loser of Second Qualifying Final vs. Winner of Second Elimination Final
Week Three – Preliminary Finals
Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11
First Preliminary Final: Winner of First Qualifying Final vs. Winner of Second Semi Final
Second Preliminary Final: Winner of Second Qualifying Final vs. Winner of First Semi Final
Week Four – Grand Final
Sunday September 18
Grand Final: Winner of First Preliminary Final vs. Winner of Second Preliminary Final
(IKON Park, 2:30pm AEST)
