What Jon Anderson thinks will happen following wildcard finals announcement

3AW Breakfast sports reporter Jon Anderson has given his thoughts on the AFL’s decision to introduce a wildcard finals round from 2026 onwards.

The two wildcard finals matches will take place during the pre-finals bye, and Anderson told Ross and Russ “there’s always a reason for this” in regards to the new format.

“I thought that was a joke,” Ross Stevenson said when he found out the news.

Press PLAY to hear the reason for the AFL introducing the format (including what Jon Anderson thinks will happen)

Nine News reporter Tony Jones then had his say on the new format, after Tom Elliott said it was a “good idea”.

“This is incredible Tom, I agree with you,” Jones said.

Press PLAY to hear why he thinks it will be great for the AFL (including the one aspect that got him over the line)

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