according to Seven\u2019s Xander McGuire<\/a>, after successfully avoiding drama with the waiting media in Adelaide by wearing headphones and ignoring their questions.<\/p>\nHe instead filmed the multiple cameras following him and shared the footage on his Instagram story with the caption \u201cme Tn\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cJack Ginnivan has been struggling with a hamstring issue this week,\u201d McGuire tweeted.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis tightness was forensically monitored early in the week and he only completed half of main training yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jack Ginnivan of the Hawks arrives with his team at Adelaide Airport Thursday,September ,11,2025 .Picture Mark BrakeSource: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n
Gold Coast is unchanged with David Swallow, who erred and then made amends in the most brilliant of ways in their elimination final triumph, holding his place in the 23.<\/p>\n
Their Pineapple Grapple opponents Brisbane made two changes, dropping Sam Day after a quiet qualifying final and losing superstar Lachie Neale to injury.<\/p>\n
The versatile Bruce Reville returns along with ruckman Oscar McInerney who is finally fit after a long run of back complaints. He has played four games in the VFL since being dropped heading into their most recent clash with the Suns, though notably both he and Darcy Fort have been named, perhaps suggesting he\u2019s not ready for full-time ruck work.<\/p>\n
The winner of Adelaide vs Hawthorn will face Geelong, and the winner of Brisbane vs Gold Coast will face Collingwood, in next week\u2019s preliminary finals.<\/p>\n
Smith issues apology | 00:22<\/p>\n
WEEK 2 FINALS TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)<\/p>\n
[1] ADELAIDE CROWS vs [8] HAWTHORN<\/p>\n
First Semi Final<\/p>\n
Friday September 12, 7:40pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
CROWS<\/p>\n
B: J.Worrell, M.Keane, R.Laird<\/p>\n
HB: W.Milera, N.Murray, M.Hinge<\/p>\n
C: I.Cumming, J.Dawson – C, D.Curtin<\/p>\n
HF: B.Keays, R.Thilthorpe, A.Neal-Bullen<\/p>\n
F: Z.Taylor, T.Walker, D.Fogarty<\/p>\n
FOLL: R.O\u2019Brien, J.Peatling, J.Soligo<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Rachele, L.Pedlar, S.Berry, M.Michalanney, B.Smith<\/p>\n
EMG: L.Murphy, J.Butts, B.Dowling<\/p>\n
In: – J.Rachele<\/p>\n
Out: – H.Bond (Omitted)<\/p>\n
HAWKS<\/p>\n
B: J.Battle, T.Barrass, B.Hardwick<\/p>\n
HB: J.Impey, J.Sicily – C, M.D\u2019Ambrosio<\/p>\n
C: K.Amon, J.Ward, D.Moore<\/p>\n
HF: C.Macdonald, M.Chol, N.Watson<\/p>\n
F: J.Gunston, M.Lewis, J.Ginnivan<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, C.Nash<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Scrimshaw, J.Worpel, S.Butler, J.Weddle, C.Jiath<\/p>\n
EMG: L.Breust, C.Mackenzie, N.Reeves<\/p>\n
In: – M.Lewis<\/p>\n
Out: – C.Dear (Injured)<\/p>\n
[3] BRISBANE LIONS vs [7] GOLD COAST SUNS<\/p>\n
Second Semi Final<\/p>\n
Saturday September 13, 7:35pm at the Gabba<\/p>\n
LIONS<\/p>\n
B: D.Zorko, D.Gardiner, R.Lester<\/p>\n
HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews – C, B.Starcevich<\/p>\n
C: H.McCluggage, L.Ashcroft, J.Berry<\/p>\n
HF: C.Cameron, T.Gallop, Z.Bailey<\/p>\n
F: C.Rayner, L.Morris, C.Ah Chee<\/p>\n
FOLL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, W.Ashcroft<\/p>\n
I\/C: K.Lohmann, J.Fletcher, S.Marshall, B.Reville, O.McInerney<\/p>\n
EMG: S.Day, J.Tunstill, D.Joyce<\/p>\n
In: – B.Reville, O.McInerney<\/p>\n
Out: – S.Day (Omitted), L.Neale (Injured)<\/p>\n
SUNS<\/p>\n
B: W.Powell, B.Uwland, S.Collins<\/p>\n
HB: J.Noble, M.Andrew, D.Rioli<\/p>\n
C: L.Weller, M.Rowell, B.Fiorini<\/p>\n
HF: T.Miller, E.Read, B.Humphrey<\/p>\n
F: B.Long, B.King, J.Farrar<\/p>\n
FOLL: J.Witts, A.Davies, N.Anderson – C<\/p>\n
I\/C: S.Flanders, B.Ainsworth, D.Swallow, C.Budarick, J.Jeffrey<\/p>\n
EMG: N.Moyle, J.Rogers, O.Adams<\/p>\n
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