Melbourne coach Dean Bailey says his side gave up an opportunity to farewell skipper James McDonald in style

Ben Cousins says Richmond stood up for him when he needed it most

North Melbourne was made to work hard for a 10-point win against Melbourne at the MCG

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says his side should never have been in a position to challenge for the win against Port Adelaide

Port Adelaide coach Matthew Primus is still unsure if he'll be rewarded with the Port Adelaide coaching position next year

Essendon is seeking the 'best coach available' after sacking Matthew Knights for his lack of on-field progress

Fremantle forward Hayden Ballantyne will not take part in this year's finals series after fracturing a bone in his foot

A late Richmond surge was not enough to stop the Power recording a win at Etihad Stadium

No change for either team ahead of the final home and away game of the season

Port Adelaide has made two changes for the final match of its season

Bulldog defender Tom Williams is fired up for his first final against Collingwood after surviving a knee scare against Essendon on Saturday night

Jarred Moore says the confidence gained from Saturday night's win over the Lions will be just as important as a home-ground advantage in the finals

Despite an early bout of homesickness, Brent Staker says his move to the Lions has been a real positive for his football career

Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett says he is determined to improve his kicking for goal in 2011 after a frustrating season in front of the big sticks

Essendon coach Matthew Knights says he feels no relief now the Bombers' season has finished

Despite appearing to injure his knee against Essendon on Saturday Rodney Eade believes Ryan Griffen can play in the first week of the finals

Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss says the Sydney Swans could cause a few upsets in this year's finals series

Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos says his players have overcome significant pitfalls to earn a home final

The 2010 Toyota AFL Finals Series will kick off with a Friday night qualifying final between Geelong and St Kilda at the MCG

The Sydney Swans will host Carlton at ANZ Stadium next weekend after beating the Brisbane Lions by 38 points