.An AFL press to introduce a 'wildcard weekend break' of the finals - or even more simply, to increase the finals collection - is "very much on" corresponding to the Herald Sunlight's Jon Ralph.The game has actually long floated the suggestion of including additional activities to the post-season and also along with the intro of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th crew coming up, it is actually gaining momentum.The leading eight teams have actually gotten the AFL finals due to the fact that 1994, once the competitors possessed 16 clubs, however along with the 19 and also possibly a 20th staff ahead there is at least some reasonable explanation to expand access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & exclusive to Fox Footy, readily available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary test today > Round 19WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.The AFL would certainly likewise gain the economic benefits of 1 or 2 added post-season activities, relying on the style decided on." It's closer than it's ever before been," Ralph detailed on Fox Footy's Midweek Trappings." Last year at Werribee Residence they tossed it up, put away by the AFL's club managers." This time though at the seminar over at Dental crown (Perth), it got a definitely warm and comfortable celebration. I think the AFL was pressing this hard - they'll do a bit much more study on it." It's not an assurance ahead in, but I would presume by 2028, our experts'll possess whether it is actually an 8 vs 9 (video game), or 7 vs 10 as well as 8 vs 9 (around)." That would be actually throughout the (bye) weekend normally where the AFLW time kicks off, yet in happening years the AFLW time will certainly be much longer, it'll begin earlier." I presume this is quite on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND' COULD LOOK LIKEBased on present ladderPlayed the full week after Round 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Slot Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the normal very first week of finalsSydney Swans (1st) vs Brisbane Lions (fourth) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port victor (OR lowest-ranked champion) at Optus StadiumEssendon (6th) vs GWS/Bulldogs champion (OR highest-ranked champion) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (third) at the MCGThe Giants as well as Bulldogs will play in a wildcard ultimate under the present step ladder. (Picture through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL launched what it named a 'Wildcard Round', along with 7th holding 10th and 8th throwing 9th, before the highest-ranked victor encountered sixth in a removal last, as well as the lowest-ranked champion dealt with 5th. As a result of the add-on of previous NEAFL edges, the VFL presently consists of 21 nightclubs, steering the decision to extend the finals.Technically the 'wildcard sphere' is actually just an additional full week of finals, given that the 'wildcard' idea originates from United States sports where local winners accelerate right into the playoffs and afterwards the next-best groups, regardless of department, qualify as wildcards.In the AFL these staffs and activities will not be true wildcards - however would certainly need to have to become branded as something.The fringe benefit of this extra sphere of finals might be giving a much larger perk to the groups that certify in the best 6, that will keep the bye full week, and also particularly the staffs in 5th and 6th that would certainly have an additional week off contrasted to their preliminary enemy.