.An AFL push to launch a 'wildcard weekend break' of the finals - or even additional simply, to broaden the finals set - is "very much on" according to the Herald Sunshine's Jon Ralph.The organization has long drifted the concept of adding more games to the post-season and along with the intro of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th group coming up, it is actually gaining momentum.The leading eight groups have actually qualified for the AFL finals since 1994, back when the competition had 16 groups, yet along with the 19 and likely a 20th group ahead there is at least some competitive main reason to expand access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & unique to Fox Footy, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost test today > Round 19WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a down payment limit.The AFL will additionally receive the monetary benefits of a couple of additional post-season activities, depending upon the format chosen." It is actually closer than it is actually ever been," Ralph detailed on Fox Footy's Midweek Tackle." In 2015 at Werribee Mansion house they tossed it up, whacked away by the AFL's nightclub managers." This time though at the meeting over at Crown (Perth), it acquired a really hot celebration. I believe the AFL was actually driving this tough - they'll do a small amount more investigation on it." It is actually not a certainty to come in, yet I will think by 2028, our team'll possess whether it is actually an 8 vs 9 (activity), or 7 vs 10 and also 8 vs 9 (around)." That would be actually throughout the (bye) weekend ordinarily where the AFLW season begins, but in coming years the AFLW period will certainly be actually much longer, it'll begin earlier." I think this is significantly on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND' COULD appearance LIKEBased on current ladderPlayed the week after Around 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Slot Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the routine very first full week of finalsSydney Swans (first) vs Brisbane Lions (4th) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port winner (OR lowest-ranked champion) at Optus StadiumEssendon (sixth) vs GWS/Bulldogs victor (OR highest-ranked champion) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (3rd) at the MCGThe Giants as well as Bulldogs would certainly play in a wildcard ultimate under the present step ladder. (Image by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL offered what it named a 'Wildcard Sphere', with 7th hosting 10th and also 8th holding 9th, before the highest-ranked victor encountered 6th in an eradication last, and the lowest-ranked champion faced 5th. As a result of the addition of past NEAFL sides, the VFL presently consists of 21 nightclubs, steering the decision to broaden the finals.Technically the 'wildcard around' is just an extra full week of finals, considered that the 'wildcard' concept originates from United States sports where local champions accelerate into the playoffs and after that the next-best teams, no matter branch, qualify as wildcards.In the AFL these teams as well as activities will not be true wildcards - however will need to have to become branded as something.The additional benefit of the additional around of finals might be offering a larger conveniences to the crews who certify in the leading 6, who will keep the bye week, as well as especially the groups in 5th and sixth that would possess an additional full week off matched up to their preliminary rival.