Dwayne Russell's pressure meter for finals week three 2024

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SEN's Dwayne Russell has ranked the four teams playing off in finals week three in terms of who is under the most pressure.

Russell's pressure meter ranks teams from 1-4, with number one having the most pressure on them and the most to lose heading into the weekend.

Check out Russell's pressure meter below.

1. Port Adelaide          
vs Sydney – SCG – Friday night

"I've got Port Adelaide number one which might surprise a few," Russell told SEN Afternoons.

"You could say Ken Hinkley has no pressure on him now he's been confirmed as Port Adelaide coach for next year and Port is the underdog against Sydney at the SCG against a team that's coming off a week's break.

"But as I said, when I tipped Port to be Hawthorn in this segment last week, this is 12 years in the making this moment for Ken, for Kochie and guys like Travis Boak and Ollie Wines to make a Grand Final.

"They still don't have a Grand Final on their resume, it's the stain that'll stay there if they don't eradicate it.

"This is your moment I reckon for Port Adelaide."

2. Brisbane               
vs Geelong – MCG – Saturday evening

"That's why Brisbane to me is number two, they've at least got there.

"Chris Fagan doesn't have a flag - John Longmire and Chris Scott do.

"In terms of repercussions for a loss? For Brisbane there'll still be the no flag asterisk that stays.

"You could easily argue the list is the best in the comp and you could argue also that it'll be a failed era if they don't grab a flag in this period of dominance.

"I do think at least their era has got a few more years in it, I think the windows still open next year.

"It's not a disaster if Brisbane doesn't win it this year because I think they've got a chance to win it next year."

3. Sydney             
vs Port Adelaide – SCG – Friday night

"Sydney, I've got at three.

"The top team most of the year, they have a home final and are coming off a week's rest.

"They're the overwhelming favourite against a Port Adelaide side missing two good backs and maybe the Power spent a few petrol tickets last week."

4. Geelong        
*vs Brisbane – MCG – Saturday evening *

"Geelong is at four in terms of repercussions for a loss.

"I think the dial will barely move if Geelong lose given where they came from last season.

"Chris Scott's got two flags and the Cats have been, I think, the surprise riser this year.

"They could easily win the flag, but it would be no surprise to me if the Lions beat the Cats."