.An AFL push to launch a 'wildcard weekend' of the finals - or more simply, to grow the finals series - is actually "quite on" conforming to the Herald Sunshine's Jon Ralph.The game has long floated the concept of incorporating more activities to the post-season and with the overview of the Tasmania Devils as the 19th crew on the horizon, it is actually getting momentum.The leading eight groups have gotten approved for the AFL finals since 1994, back when the competition possessed 16 groups, however along with the 19 and potentially a 20th crew to come there is at minimum some reasonable main reason to increase access.Watch Hawthorn v Collingwood SAT 4:35 PM AEST|LIVE & exclusive to Fox Footy, offered on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your totally free test today > Round 19WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a deposit limit.The AFL would additionally enjoy the financial benefits of 1 or 2 additional post-season games, depending on the format selected." It is actually closer than it's ever before been actually," Ralph detailed on Fox Footy's Midweek Trappings." In 2013 at Werribee Residence they threw it up, whacked away by the AFL's nightclub managers." This moment though at the meeting over at Crown (Perth), it acquired a truly hot celebration. I believe the AFL was pushing this one difficult - they'll carry out a small amount much more investigation on it." It is actually not a certainty to find in, but I will presume by 2028, we'll possess whether it's an 8 vs 9 (game), or 7 vs 10 and also 8 vs 9 (around)." That would certainly be actually throughout the (bye) weekend break typically where the AFLW period begins, however in happening years the AFLW season will definitely be much longer, it'll start earlier." I think this is actually very much on." WHAT AN AFL FINALS 'WILDCARD WEEKEND' COULD appeal LIKEBased on current ladderPlayed the week after Sphere 24GWS Giants (7th) vs Western Bulldogs (10th) at ENGIE StadiumMelbourne (8th) vs Port Adelaide (9th) at the MCGPlayed in the normal initial full week of finalsSydney Swans (1st) vs Brisbane Lions (4th) at the SCGFremantle (5th) vs Melbourne/Port winner (OR lowest-ranked winner) at Optus StadiumEssendon (sixth) vs GWS/Bulldogs winner (OR highest-ranked winner) at the MCGCarlton (2nd) vs Geelong (3rd) at the MCGThe Giants and Bulldogs will play in a wildcard ultimate under the current ladder. (Image by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesIn 2023, the VFL introduced what it called a 'Wildcard Round', along with 7th organizing 10th and also 8th hosting 9th, prior to the highest-ranked champion faced 6th in an elimination final, as well as the lowest-ranked victor dealt with 5th. Because of the add-on of past NEAFL edges, the VFL presently features 21 nightclubs, driving the selection to increase the finals.Technically the 'wildcard round' is just an additional full week of finals, considered that the 'wildcard' principle comes from United States sports where divisional victors progress into the playoffs and afterwards the next-best groups, irrespective of branch, certify as wildcards.In the AFL these crews and games would certainly not hold true wildcards - but would need to become branded as something.The additional benefit of the additional around of finals may be giving a much larger advantage to the teams who certify in the best 6, who would certainly always keep the bye week, and particularly the staffs in 5th and sixth that would have an extra full week off contrasted to their first challenger.