.An AFL push to introduce a 'wildcard weekend break' of the finals - or even additional merely, to grow the finals set - is "significantly on" corresponding to the Herald Sun's Jon Ralph.The organization has actually long drifted the suggestion of including more games to the post-season as well as along with the introduction of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th crew on the horizon, it is gaining momentum.The leading 8 crews have actually qualified for the AFL finals since 1994, once the competitors had 16 groups, however along with the 19 as well as likely a 20th staff to come there goes to the very least some very competitive explanation to increase access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & exclusive to Fox Footy, readily available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of charge test today > Round 19WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICING YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.The AFL would certainly likewise enjoy the economic benefits of 1 or 2 added post-season games, depending on the format selected." It's closer than it is actually ever before been," Ralph clarified on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle." In 2014 at Werribee Manor they threw it up, slapped away by the AFL's club executives." This time though at the meeting over at Crown (Perth), it received a really hot function. I believe the AFL was pressing this challenging - they'll carry out a little much more investigation on it." It is actually not a certainty to come in, yet I would certainly assume by 2028, we'll possess whether it is actually an 8 vs 9 (game), or 7 vs 10 and 8 vs 9 (around)." That will be actually all over the (bye) weekend ordinarily where the AFLW period begins, yet in happening years the AFLW period will definitely be actually a lot longer, it'll begin earlier." I think this is quite on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND' COULD LOOK LIKEBased on current ladderPlayed the full week after Around 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Side Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Slot Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the routine first full week of finalsSydney Swans (1st) vs Brisbane Lions (fourth) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port victor (OR lowest-ranked victor) at Optus StadiumEssendon (sixth) vs GWS/Bulldogs victor (OR highest-ranked winner) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (third) at the MCGThe Giants and also Bulldogs will play in a wildcard final under the current step ladder. (Photograph by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL introduced what it referred to as a 'Wildcard Round', along with 7th organizing 10th and 8th throwing 9th, just before the highest-ranked victor encountered sixth in an eradication ultimate, as well as the lowest-ranked victor encountered 5th. Due to the add-on of previous NEAFL edges, the VFL currently consists of 21 nightclubs, driving the decision to expand the finals.Technically the 'wildcard sphere' is only an added week of finals, dued to the fact that the 'wildcard' idea originates from United States sporting activities where divisional champions progress right into the playoffs and afterwards the next-best crews, irrespective of branch, certify as wildcards.In the AFL these groups and also activities will not hold true wildcards - however would need to become branded as something.The additional benefit of this additional sphere of finals could be providing a bigger conveniences to the staffs who certify in the top six, that would certainly always keep the bye full week, and specifically the crews in 5th and 6th that would certainly possess an extra week off compared to their initial enemy.