AFL clubs announce team changes ahead of upcoming finals weekend

AFL clubs have finalized their squads for the upcoming elimination and qualifying finals scheduled for September 4 and 5. Geelong faces Carlton at the MCG on Friday, with the Cats bringing in Max Holmes and Mark Blicavs while dropping Sam De Koning. Carlton enters the match without Nick Haynes due to an ankle injury. On Saturday, Sydney plays Brisbane at the SCG, where Hayden McLean replaces Will Green in the Sydney lineup. Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage returns to the side at the expense of Ty Gallop. Additionally, Adelaide hosts the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. The Crows have selected Callum Ah Chee to replace the injured Zac Taylor, while Will Lewis enters the Western Bulldogs team for Matt Kennedy, who is currently undergoing concussion protocols.

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