The AFL has today confirmed the fixture for the 2024 rebel VFLW preliminary final.
Sunday, July 14
Preliminary Final, Williamstown (1st) vs Western Bulldogs (2nd)
ETU Stadium, 12:30pm AEST
Minor premier Williamstown will take on the Western Bulldogs in the preliminary final at ETU Stadium on Sunday, July 14. The winner will advance to play North Melbourne in the 2024 rebel VFLW Grand Final.
The Kangaroos booked the first place in this year’s premiership decider with an 18-point win over Williamstown at DSV Stadium in the second semi final.
The Seagulls remain in the premiership race courtesy of a double-chance as the second semi final loser, while the Bulldogs advanced to the preliminary final by defeating reigning premier Port Melbourne by 12 points at Whitten Oval in the first semi final.
Williamstown has been victorious in both outings against the Western Bulldogs in 2024. The Seagulls won the qualifying final by 18 points and scored a 21-point victory when the sides met in Round 5 of the home and away season.
ENTRY CONDITIONS
Entry to all rebel VFLW finals is free. Spectators are advised dogs are not permitted into ETU Stadium.
BROADCAST AND STREAMING
All matches in the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series will be broadcast live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
The AFL is pleased to confirm the 2024 rebel VFLW Grand Final will be broadcast live on the Seven Network on Sunday, July 21.
FINALS SERIES STRUCTURE
Week One – Qualifying and Elimination Finals
Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30
Qualifying Final: Williamstown (1st) 7.3 (45) def Western Bulldogs (2nd) 4.3 (27)
First Elimination Final: Box Hill Hawks (3rd) 4.7 (31) def by Port Melbourne (6th) 7.7 (49)
Second Elimination Final: North Melbourne (4th) 12.4 (76) def Essendon (5th) 2.1 (13)
Week Two – Semi Finals
Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7
First Semi Final: Western Bulldogs (2nd) 5.4 (34) def Port Melbourne (6th) 3.4 (22)
Second Semi Final: Williamstown (1st) 5.5 (35) def by North Melbourne (4th) 8.5 (53)
Week Three – Preliminary Final
Sunday, July 14
Preliminary Final: Loser of Second Semi Final vs. Winner of First Semi Final
Week Four – Grand Final
Sunday, July 21
Grand Final: Winner of Second Semi Final v Winner of Preliminary Final
(ETU Stadium, 12:10pm)
Please click here to view the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series graphic.
FINALS VENUES
The higher ranked team on the rebel VFLW ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season hosted matches in Weeks One and Two of the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series.
Both the preliminary final and Grand Final will be played at Port Melbourne’s ETU Stadium.
FINALS ELIGIBILITY
To qualify to play in the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series a player must have played one game during the home and away season.
2024 REBEL VFLW SEASON DETAILS
The 2024 rebel VFLW home and away season featured 12 teams competing across a 14-round fixture.
GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans each played in five matches between Rounds 3 to 7. Premiership points and percentage applied for all matches involving the GIANTS and Swans.
The top-six teams on the ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season qualified for the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series, which will be played across four weeks.
Port Melbourne won the 2023 premiership after defeating Collingwood by 12 points in the Grand Final.
