<p>Breaking down the current AFL landscape with finals positions assessed. From elimination disappointments to premiership contenders, here's how the remaining teams stack up heading into the business end of the season.</p>
<p>5.Gold Coast Suns finish fifth after their finals exit to Brisbane, but they've established solid foundations under Damien Hardwick for future campaigns.</p>
<p>4.Adelaide Crows sit fourth despite their minor premiership success, with their finals capitulation proving costly after rising from 15th to first position.</p>
<p>3.Brisbane Lions claim third spot, demonstrating resilience when it mattered most.</p>
<p>2.Hawthorn occupy second place, described as dangerous with Sam Sicily and Jack Gunston firing. The Hawks face Geelong in Friday night's preliminary final, while Brisbane tackle Collingwood on Saturday in a rematch of the 2023 Grand Final.</p>
<p>1.Nearly 200,000 supporters will pack the MCG across both preliminary finals as teams battle for Grand Final spots.</p>
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