Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes has slammed footy fans’ reaction to the AFL’s wildcard round as “embarrassing”.

The AFL confirmed on Monday it would extend the finals series by an extra week to include ninth and 10th on the ladder in knockout games against seventh and eighth.

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This year, for example, the Western Bulldogs (ninth) would have played for their lives against Hawthorn (eighth), and Sydney (10th) would have taken on Gold Coast (seventh).

Opinion is divided about the major finals shake-up, with many fans outraged at the change — but Cornes told 7NEWS he’s excited about it.

“I love it. I think the overreaction has been a little bit embarrassing,” he said.

“By the time it rolls around, everyone is going to be

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