.An AFL press to launch a 'wildcard weekend' of the finals - or even even more simply, to grow the finals set - is "significantly on" conforming to the Herald Sunshine's Jon Ralph.The organization has actually long drifted the suggestion of adding even more games to the post-season and also along with the intro of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th crew imminent, it is getting momentum.The top 8 staffs have gotten the AFL finals due to the fact that 1994, back when the competitors possessed 16 groups, but with the 19 and likely a 20th staff to come there goes to minimum some affordable main reason to extend access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & special to Fox Footy, offered on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your complimentary test today > Sphere 19WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICING YOU? Specify a deposit limit.The AFL will also enjoy the financial perks of one or two extra post-season activities, relying on the style decided on." It is actually closer than it is actually ever been actually," Ralph discussed on Fox Footy's Midweek Implements." In 2014 at Werribee Mansion they tossed it up, whacked away due to the AFL's club execs." This time around though at the conference over at Dental crown (Perth), it obtained a truly hot reception. I assume the AFL was actually pressing this one tough - they'll perform a little extra analysis on it." It is actually certainly not a certainty to come in, yet I would certainly believe by 2028, our experts'll have whether it's an 8 vs 9 (activity), or even 7 vs 10 and 8 vs 9 (round)." That would certainly be actually throughout the (bye) weekend usually where the AFLW period starts, but in happening years the AFLW season are going to be actually a lot longer, it'll begin earlier." I assume this is very much on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND BREAK' COULD appeal LIKEBased on present ladderPlayed the full week after Sphere 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Side Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Port Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the frequent very first week of finalsSydney Swans (first) vs Brisbane Lions (fourth) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port winner (OR lowest-ranked victor) at Optus StadiumEssendon (sixth) vs GWS/Bulldogs champion (OR highest-ranked victor) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (3rd) at the MCGThe Giants and also Bulldogs will play in a wildcard final under the current step ladder. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL offered what it called a 'Wildcard Round', with 7th holding 10th and also 8th hosting 9th, just before the highest-ranked champion faced 6th in an eradication ultimate, and also the lowest-ranked champion experienced 5th. Due to the add-on of previous NEAFL sides, the VFL currently features 21 clubs, steering the selection to expand the finals.Technically the 'wildcard sphere' is actually simply an extra week of finals, considered that the 'wildcard' concept arises from American sports where local winners evolve in to the playoffs and afterwards the next-best staffs, irrespective of branch, certify as wildcards.In the AFL these groups as well as activities would certainly not hold true wildcards - however would certainly require to be branded as something.The fringe benefit of this particular extra sphere of finals could be giving a much larger benefit to the staffs who certify in the top 6, who will always keep the bye full week, and also particularly the teams in 5th and sixth who would have an additional week off contrasted to their initial challenger.