.An AFL push to present a 'wildcard weekend' of the finals - or even more simply, to increase the finals collection - is actually "significantly on" according to the Herald Sunshine's Jon Ralph.The organization has long drifted the concept of adding more games to the post-season and also with the introduction of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th crew coming up, it is actually obtaining momentum.The leading eight teams have obtained the AFL finals given that 1994, when the competitors had 16 clubs, but along with the 19 and possibly a 20th staff ahead there is at minimum some affordable factor to extend access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & exclusive to Fox Footy, readily available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost test today > Around 19WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICING YOU? Set a deposit limit.The AFL will also experience the economic perks of one or two extra post-season games, depending on the format picked." It is actually closer than it's ever before been," Ralph detailed on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear." In 2014 at Werribee Mansion they tossed it up, whacked away by the AFL's club execs." This time though at the seminar over at Dental crown (Perth), it got a definitely hot reception. I believe the AFL was actually driving this one difficult - they'll do a bit a lot more research study on it." It's not a certainty to follow in, but I would presume through 2028, we'll possess whether it's an 8 vs 9 (activity), or even 7 vs 10 and 8 vs 9 (round)." That would certainly be actually across the (bye) weekend break normally where the AFLW season kicks off, but in happening years the AFLW time will definitely be actually longer, it'll start earlier." I assume this is significantly on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND BREAK' COULD appearance LIKEBased on existing ladderPlayed the week after Around 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Side Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Port Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the routine very first week of finalsSydney Swans (first) vs Brisbane Lions (fourth) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port champion (OR lowest-ranked victor) at Optus StadiumEssendon (sixth) vs GWS/Bulldogs champion (OR highest-ranked winner) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (3rd) at the MCGThe Giants and also Bulldogs would certainly play in a wildcard final under the existing ladder. (Photo through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL introduced what it referred to as a 'Wildcard Round', with 7th hosting 10th and 8th hosting 9th, just before the highest-ranked victor faced sixth in a removal last, as well as the lowest-ranked victor dealt with 5th. Because of the addition of past NEAFL sides, the VFL presently features 21 nightclubs, steering the selection to broaden the finals.Technically the 'wildcard sphere' is actually merely an extra full week of finals, dued to the fact that the 'wildcard' idea arises from United States sporting activities where local victors progress right into the playoffs and afterwards the next-best crews, no matter division, qualify as wildcards.In the AFL these staffs as well as activities would certainly certainly not hold true wildcards - however will need to become branded as something.The additional benefit of this particular extra round of finals can be giving a larger conveniences to the crews who train in the leading six, that will keep the bye week, as well as especially the teams in 5th as well as sixth who would certainly possess an added week off matched up to their first challenger.