<h2>Who will make the Top 8 Quick Hands Summary:&nbsp;</h2> <p>-Nine teams battle for eight finals spots with two rounds left</p> <p>-Adelaide on track for minor premiership, needing one more win</p> <p>- Pies &amp; Lions are now at risk of missing the top four or finals entirely</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The 2025 AFL season is reaching its climax with nine teams vying for eight finals positions. Adelaide sits a game clear on top of the ladder, while recent frontrunners Collingwood and Brisbane face a nervous finish.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Crows Flying High, but Top Four Spots Still Up for Grabs</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Adelaide Crows are poised to claim the minor premiership. As the only team to lock in a place in the finals, the Crows need just one more victory from their final two matches to secure top spot. Their commanding percentage of 142.4 gives them a significant buffer over their nearest rivals.</p> <p>While the Crows are set, the race for the remaining top four positions remains wide open. Geelong and Gold Coast are well-placed to secure double chances, while Collingwood's recent form slump has opened the door for challengers like Fremantle and Brisbane to make a late push.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Magpies and Lions in Danger of Missing Out</h2> <p>Collingwood and Brisbane - The two most recent premiers and the two sides who occupied the top two spots on the ladder from mid-June until late July - now face the very real prospect of missing the top four or even the finals altogether.</p> <p>The Magpies have dropped three of their past four games, all to top-eight contenders, and their percentage of 124.2 leaves them vulnerable if they drop both remaining matches.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>Similarly, Brisbane's draw earlier in the season against the lowly North Melbourne could come back to haunt them, with their 14-6-1 record potentially not enough if results go against them.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants Making Late Charge</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants are throwing their final punches to ensure they have an invitation to the finals party. Both teams sit on 13 wins, with the Bulldogs' superior percentage of 135.4 giving them a slight edge.</p> <p>The Dogs must win both their matches in a relatively friendly run home against West Coast and Fremantle, both at Marvel Stadium. Meanwhile, the Giants have a crucial clash against Gold Coast away, before finishing against St Kilda at home—a match they will likely need to win to get in.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Predicted Final Ladder and Week 1 Finals Matchups</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Based on current form and remaining fixtures, the predicted final ladder has Adelaide finishing on top of the ladder, followed by Geelong, Gold Coast, and Collingwood rounding out the top four.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Final four spots will be determined in the final games on Sunday, with the Fremantle vs Western Bulldogs match and Brisbane vs Hawthorn match shaping as ‘win and you’re in' type encounters for the home teams.&nbsp;</p> <p>It would set up an intriguing first week of finals action, with Finals being played across four different states.&nbsp;</p> <p>Adelaide vs Collingwood at Adelaide Oval (Qualifying Final)</p> <p>Geelong vs Gold Coast at the MCG (Qualifying Final)</p> <p>Fremantle vs Hawthorn at Optus Stadium (Elimination Final)</p> <p>Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs at the Gabba (Elimination Final)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>With so much still to play for, the final two rounds of the 2025 AFL season promise to deliver plenty of drama and excitement for footy fans across the country.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Who Makes the Top 8 Betting Odds:</h2>