The AFL has confirmed the dates of the next four finals, with flag favourites Richmond to enjoy an extra day off than their opponent should they reach the grand final.
In this week's semi-finals, Hawthorn meet Melbourne at the MCG at 7.50pm AEST on Friday while Collingwood host GWS at the 'G at 7.25pm AEST on Saturday.
Richmond will play either Collingwood or the Giants on Friday, September 21 at the MCG at 7.50pm AEST.
West Coast will host the other preliminary final, against the Hawks or Demons, on Saturday September 22 at Optus Stadium but the AFL has yet to decide a starting time.
The AFL executive responsible for the fixture, Travis Auld, says the starting time for the Eagles' final will depend on travel requirements of their Melbourne-based opponent.
Auld says Richmond have been given what could be an extra day's break heading into the grand final as a reward for finishing top in the home-and-away season.
