.An AFL press to introduce a 'wildcard weekend' of the finals - or even additional simply, to extend the finals set - is "quite on" corresponding to the Adviser Sunlight's Jon Ralph.The organization has actually long drifted the tip of adding even more games to the post-season as well as with the intro of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th group coming up, it is actually gaining momentum.The top 8 teams have received the AFL finals because 1994, once the competition had 16 clubs, but with the 19 and likely a 20th staff to come there goes to least some reasonable explanation to increase access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & special to Fox Footy, accessible on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of charge test today > Round 19WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit.The AFL will additionally receive the monetary perks of a couple of added post-season activities, depending on the style opted for." It's closer than it's ever been actually," Ralph revealed on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements." In 2014 at Werribee Residence they threw it up, slapped away due to the AFL's nightclub execs." This time though at the seminar over at Crown (Perth), it got a truly warm and comfortable celebration. I presume the AFL was actually pressing this one difficult - they'll do a little bit a lot more research study on it." It is actually not a certainty to follow in, but I would believe through 2028, we'll possess whether it's an 8 vs 9 (game), or even 7 vs 10 as well as 8 vs 9 (round)." That will be actually across the (bye) weekend break normally where the AFLW season begins, but in coming years the AFLW period are going to be longer, it'll start earlier." I presume this is very much on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND BREAK' COULD appearance LIKEBased on present ladderPlayed the full week after Round 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Side Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Slot Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the frequent first week of finalsSydney Swans (first) vs Brisbane Lions (fourth) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port winner (OR lowest-ranked champion) at Optus StadiumEssendon (sixth) vs GWS/Bulldogs winner (OR highest-ranked winner) at the MCGCarlton (second) vs Geelong (3rd) at the MCGThe Giants and also Bulldogs would play in a wildcard final under the existing step ladder. (Image through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL offered what it named a 'Wildcard Around', with 7th throwing 10th and also 8th organizing 9th, just before the highest-ranked champion experienced 6th in a removal ultimate, and also the lowest-ranked victor encountered 5th. As a result of the enhancement of former NEAFL edges, the VFL presently includes 21 nightclubs, steering the decision to increase the finals.Technically the 'wildcard round' is simply an additional week of finals, dued to the fact that the 'wildcard' concept originates from United States sporting activities where divisional champions accelerate right into the playoffs and then the next-best teams, irrespective of division, qualify as wildcards.In the AFL these teams and activities will not hold true wildcards - but would require to be branded as something.The fringe benefit of the added round of finals could be providing a bigger benefit to the crews who train in the best six, that would certainly keep the bye full week, as well as particularly the groups in 5th and sixth who would certainly possess an added week off matched up to their first opponent.