.An AFL push to introduce a 'wildcard weekend break' of the finals - or even additional merely, to grow the finals set - is "very much on" corresponding to the Herald Sun's Jon Ralph.The league has long floated the concept of incorporating even more activities to the post-season and along with the overview of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th staff coming up, it is getting momentum.The leading eight crews have gotten approved for the AFL finals given that 1994, back when the competitors possessed 16 groups, however with the 19 and also potentially a 20th team ahead there is at minimum some competitive main reason to extend access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & exclusive to Fox Footy, offered on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your complimentary test today > Round 19WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICING YOU? Set a down payment limit.The AFL would likewise reap the financial advantages of one or two extra post-season activities, depending upon the format selected." It's closer than it's ever been," Ralph described on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear." Last year at Werribee Mansion they threw it up, put away by the AFL's club execs." This moment though at the seminar over at Crown (Perth), it acquired a truly warm celebration. I believe the AFL was driving this one tough - they'll do a small amount much more research study on it." It's certainly not a certainty to find in, but I will presume through 2028, our company'll possess whether it is actually an 8 vs 9 (activity), or even 7 vs 10 and 8 vs 9 (around)." That will be throughout the (bye) weekend break generally where the AFLW period begins, but in coming years the AFLW season will definitely be longer, it'll begin earlier." I believe this is actually very much on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND' COULD appearance LIKEBased on existing ladderPlayed the full week after Sphere 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Slot Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the frequent very first week of finalsSydney Swans (first) vs Brisbane Lions (4th) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port winner (OR lowest-ranked champion) at Optus StadiumEssendon (6th) vs GWS/Bulldogs victor (OR highest-ranked victor) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (3rd) at the MCGThe Giants as well as Bulldogs will play in a wildcard last under the present ladder. (Picture through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL presented what it called a 'Wildcard Sphere', with 7th hosting 10th as well as 8th hosting 9th, before the highest-ranked victor faced sixth in an eradication last, and the lowest-ranked champion experienced 5th. Due to the add-on of previous NEAFL edges, the VFL currently includes 21 clubs, driving the choice to extend the finals.Technically the 'wildcard round' is simply an additional week of finals, dued to the fact that the 'wildcard' idea comes from American sporting activities where local champions advance right into the playoffs and after that the next-best crews, despite department, certify as wildcards.In the AFL these teams as well as activities will certainly not be true wildcards - however would certainly need to have to be branded as something.The fringe benefit of this particular added around of finals may be giving a bigger benefit to the groups who train in the top 6, that will always keep the bye week, and specifically the crews in 5th and 6th that would certainly possess an extra full week off contrasted to their preliminary enemy.