The NRL will consider returning to a daytime grand final from as early as 2028, with Peter V’landys claiming this finals series could help convince broadcasters.

Sunday afternoon finals have proven a massive winner for the NRL this season, with daytime matches in weeks two and three for the first time since 2007.

The three Sunday fixtures have each been the highest rating matches of the weekend, with audiences easily eclipsing those for night games.

No changes to grand finals would be made during the current broadcast deal, but V’landys confirmed they could now feature in talks for the next TV contract.

“It’s certainly part of the consideration,” the ARL Commission chairman said.

“It’s proven Sunday afternoon football is very successful. We looked at it last year. I said to our mana

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