Geelong won the AFL premiership, for the second time in three years, following their twelve-point win over St Kilda in the grand final.
The top four teams in the eight receive what is popularly known as the "double chance" when they play in week-one qualifying finals.
The bottom four of the eight play knock-out games, in that only the winners survive and move on to the next week.
Games in Victoria are played at the MCG, regardless of the team's usual home ground.
St Kilda dominated the second quarter, scoring 5.2 to 2.2 to lead by 10 points at halftime.
Anthony Rocca kicked two goals for Collingwood, but rolled an ankle with less than three minutes remaining.
After kicking the first goal of the final quarter, Carlton led by 30 points; but, Brisbane staged a strong comeback, kicking the last six goals of the game, to overrun Carlton and record a seven point win.
The Bulldogs eventually won by 51 points to progress to the Preliminary Final against St Kilda.
This match was a low scoring, defensive struggle in cold, wet conditions.
For the second time in three years the Cats and Magpies would play off in the Preliminary Final.
Geelong then dominated the second half, kicking ten goals to one, ultimately winning by 73 points.