.An AFL press to launch a 'wildcard weekend break' of the finals - or more merely, to increase the finals set - is "very much on" conforming to the Adviser Sun's Jon Ralph.The game has long floated the suggestion of incorporating additional video games to the post-season as well as with the introduction of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th staff on the horizon, it is actually gaining momentum.The leading 8 staffs have gotten approved for the AFL finals due to the fact that 1994, when the competition possessed 16 groups, yet along with the 19 and possibly a 20th crew to come there goes to the very least some very competitive cause 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 free trial today > Round 19WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a deposit limit.The AFL will additionally gain the monetary advantages of one or two extra post-season video games, relying on the style picked." It's closer than it's ever been actually," Ralph described on Fox Footy's Midweek Outfit." In 2015 at Werribee Mansion house they tossed it up, whacked away by the AFL's nightclub managers." This moment though at the conference over at Dental crown (Perth), it got a definitely cozy reception. I believe the AFL was pushing this set tough - they'll perform a little even more study on it." It's certainly not an assurance to find in, but I would presume through 2028, our company'll have whether it's an 8 vs 9 (video game), or even 7 vs 10 and also 8 vs 9 (round)." That would be throughout the (bye) weekend break typically where the AFLW season kicks off, however in happening years the AFLW time are going to be a lot longer, it'll start earlier." I think this is actually very much on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND' COULD appeal LIKEBased on existing 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 routine 1st week of finalsSydney Swans (1st) vs Brisbane Lions (4th) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port winner (OR lowest-ranked winner) at Optus StadiumEssendon (6th) vs GWS/Bulldogs winner (OR highest-ranked victor) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (3rd) at the MCGThe Giants and Bulldogs will play in a wildcard last under the current step ladder. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL offered what it referred to as a 'Wildcard Around', with 7th holding 10th as well as 8th organizing 9th, before the highest-ranked champion experienced 6th in an elimination ultimate, as well as the lowest-ranked victor experienced 5th. Because of the add-on of former NEAFL edges, the VFL currently consists of 21 nightclubs, steering the choice to grow the finals.Technically the 'wildcard round' is simply an extra full week of finals, given that the 'wildcard' principle stems from American sporting activities where local victors progress into the playoffs and then the next-best crews, no matter division, qualify as wildcards.In the AFL these crews and games would certainly not be true wildcards - however would certainly require to be branded as something.The additional benefit of this added sphere of finals can be offering a bigger perk to the staffs that train in the top 6, that will always keep the bye full week, and particularly the teams in 5th and sixth that would have an extra full week off contrasted to their first opponent.