.An AFL push to present a 'wildcard weekend break' of the finals - or even additional just, to extend the finals series - is "very much on" conforming to the Adviser Sun's Jon Ralph.The league has actually long drifted the idea of incorporating more video games to the post-season and with the introduction of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th crew coming up, it is obtaining momentum.The leading 8 groups have actually qualified for the AFL finals given that 1994, once the competitors had 16 groups, however with the 19 and likely a 20th team to follow there is at the very least some very competitive main reason to extend access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & special to Fox Footy, on call on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your cost-free test today > Round 19WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.The AFL would certainly likewise gain the economic perks of a couple of added post-season video games, relying on the layout picked." It's closer than it is actually ever been actually," Ralph detailed on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear." In 2014 at Werribee Estate they tossed it up, slapped away due to the AFL's club execs." This moment though at the meeting over at Dental crown (Perth), it got a definitely cozy celebration. I think the AFL was driving this set difficult - they'll perform a little even more research on it." It's certainly not a certainty ahead in, but I would presume through 2028, our company'll possess whether it's an 8 vs 9 (game), or even 7 vs 10 and also 8 vs 9 (round)." That would certainly be around the (bye) weekend break ordinarily where the AFLW season begins, but in coming years the AFLW season will be actually much longer, it'll start earlier." I think this is quite on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND' COULD appeal LIKEBased on present ladderPlayed the full week after Round 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Port Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the routine initial week of finalsSydney Swans (first) vs Brisbane Lions (fourth) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port victor (OR lowest-ranked winner) at Optus StadiumEssendon (sixth) vs GWS/Bulldogs victor (OR highest-ranked winner) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (third) at the MCGThe Giants as well as Bulldogs would certainly play in a wildcard ultimate under the present ladder. (Picture by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL launched what it called a 'Wildcard Around', with 7th holding 10th as well as 8th holding 9th, prior to the highest-ranked victor dealt with sixth in an eradication last, and also the lowest-ranked winner experienced 5th. As a result of the enhancement of former NEAFL edges, the VFL presently features 21 nightclubs, driving the selection to extend the finals.Technically the 'wildcard round' is actually simply an added full week of finals, given that the 'wildcard' principle arises from American sports where divisional victors progress in to the playoffs and then the next-best staffs, irrespective of department, qualify as wildcards.In the AFL these crews and also games would certainly not hold true wildcards - however would need to have to be branded as something.The fringe benefit of this additional round of finals could be giving a larger conveniences to the staffs who certify in the best 6, who will keep the bye full week, and also specifically the groups in 5th as well as sixth that will possess an added full week off reviewed to their preliminary opponent.