.An AFL press to present a 'wildcard weekend' of the finals - or even even more simply, to increase the finals series - is actually "very much on" corresponding to the Adviser Sunshine's Jon Ralph.The game has long floated the tip of incorporating even more video games to the post-season and with the introduction of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th group at hand, it is gaining momentum.The best eight groups have obtained the AFL finals because 1994, when the competitors possessed 16 clubs, yet with the 19 and likely a 20th staff to come there is at minimum some competitive cause to extend access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & exclusive to Fox Footy, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your cost-free test today > Round 19WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.The AFL would certainly likewise experience the monetary advantages of one or two added post-season video games, relying on the layout decided on." It's closer than it is actually ever before been," Ralph detailed on Fox Footy's Midweek Gear." In 2015 at Werribee Mansion house they tossed it up, put away due to the AFL's club managers." This time though at the conference over at Crown (Perth), it got a definitely hot reception. I believe the AFL was actually pushing this one difficult - they'll do a little bit extra investigation on it." It's certainly not an assurance ahead 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 certainly be around the (bye) weekend break normally where the AFLW period kicks off, however in happening years the AFLW period will be much longer, it'll start earlier." I presume this is significantly on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND' COULD appearance LIKEBased on existing ladderPlayed the week after Sphere 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Slot Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the routine 1st 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 champion (OR highest-ranked champion) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (third) at the MCGThe Giants and Bulldogs would play in a wildcard last under the current step ladder. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL presented what it called a 'Wildcard Sphere', with 7th throwing 10th and also 8th hosting 9th, just before the highest-ranked champion experienced sixth in an eradication last, as well as the lowest-ranked winner faced 5th. Because of the addition of former NEAFL sides, the VFL presently consists of 21 nightclubs, steering the selection to increase the finals.Technically the 'wildcard around' is only an additional full week of finals, dued to the fact that the 'wildcard' concept originates from American sporting activities where divisional winners evolve in to the playoffs and afterwards the next-best groups, no matter department, certify as wildcards.In the AFL these crews and games will certainly not be true wildcards - however will need to have to become branded as something.The fringe benefit of this additional round of finals may be offering a bigger perk to the teams that train in the leading 6, who will always keep the bye full week, and also specifically the teams in 5th and 6th that will possess an extra week off contrasted to their preliminary challenger.