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flag The AFL is expanding its finals to 10 teams in 2026 with a new Wildcard round, replacing the pre-finals bye.

flag The AFL is introducing a Wildcard Finals Round for the 2026 season, expanding the finals series to 10 teams. flag The seventh and eighth placed teams will face the ninth and tenth, with winners advancing to the first full week of finals. flag The top six teams still receive a bye. flag The change, aimed at increasing excitement and meaningful games, replaces the traditional pre-finals bye weekend. flag AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said it enhances fan engagement and ensures all top-eight teams host a home final. flag The move marks the league’s biggest finals overhaul in 25 years.

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