.An AFL push to offer a 'wildcard weekend break' of the finals - or even more simply, to expand the finals collection - is actually "very much on" conforming to the Herald Sunlight's Jon Ralph.The game has actually long drifted the concept of including even more games to the post-season as well as with the intro of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th staff imminent, it is actually getting momentum.The top 8 staffs have qualified for the AFL finals because 1994, once the competitors had 16 clubs, yet with the 19 and potentially a 20th group to follow there is at least some very competitive main reason to grow access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & exclusive to Fox Footy, offered on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free test today > Around 19WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a down payment limit.The AFL will likewise enjoy the monetary advantages of a couple of added post-season video games, depending upon the format picked." It's closer than it is actually ever been actually," Ralph explained on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements." In 2014 at Werribee Residence they threw it up, slapped away by the AFL's nightclub execs." This moment though at the seminar over at Dental crown (Perth), it received a definitely warm function. I presume the AFL was actually pressing this set tough - they'll perform a bit extra research on it." It's not an assurance to come in, yet I will think by 2028, our company'll possess whether it's an 8 vs 9 (video game), or 7 vs 10 and also 8 vs 9 (round)." That would be around the (bye) weekend break commonly where the AFLW period starts, however in coming years the AFLW period will certainly be longer, it'll start earlier." I think this is very much on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND BREAK' COULD appearance LIKEBased on present ladderPlayed the full week after Sphere 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Port Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the frequent 1st week of finalsSydney Swans (first) vs Brisbane Lions (fourth) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port victor (OR lowest-ranked victor) at Optus StadiumEssendon (6th) vs GWS/Bulldogs victor (OR highest-ranked winner) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (third) at the MCGThe Giants and also Bulldogs would certainly play in a wildcard ultimate under the current ladder. (Photograph by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL introduced what it called a 'Wildcard Around', along with 7th holding 10th as well as 8th organizing 9th, prior to the highest-ranked champion experienced 6th in a removal last, and also the lowest-ranked champion encountered 5th. Due to the add-on of former NEAFL sides, the VFL presently features 21 clubs, steering the selection to extend the finals.Technically the 'wildcard around' is merely an additional week of finals, considered that the 'wildcard' principle arises from United States sports where local champions advance into the playoffs and afterwards the next-best teams, despite department, certify as wildcards.In the AFL these groups and activities would certainly certainly not hold true wildcards - but would require to be branded as something.The fringe benefit of the additional sphere of finals could be giving a much larger benefit to the teams that certify in the top 6, that would keep the bye week, as well as particularly the groups in 5th and 6th who would have an additional week off reviewed to their preliminary rival.