The AFL is moving to a 10-team finals series, with a wildcard round to be introduced for the 2026 season.

The change will see 9th and 10th qualify for the post-season.

Two additional elimination finals, 7th vs 10th and 8th vs 9th, will be played during the current pre-finals bye week to determine who makes the traditional top eight.

Grand Final

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The top six teams would have a bye before the normal schedule resumes with a typical round of qualifying and elimination finals played.

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