Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The AFL has introduced a Wildcard Finals Round to the 2026 fixture. It will mean from 2026 the finals will extend out to a top 10 with the top 6 six having a finals bye. 

AFLW moves into its second week of the finals, the Kangaroos flexing their muscles thumping the Hawks while the Lions have made a sixth straight Preliminary Final. 

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The AFL has introduced a Wildcard Finals Round to the 2026 fixture. It will mean from 2026 the finals will extend out to a top 10 with the top 6 six having a finals bye.&nbsp;
AFLW moves into its second week of the finals, the Kangaroos flexing their muscles thumping the Hawks while the Lions have made a sixth straight Preliminary Final.&nbsp;
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Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.
And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.

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AFL Daily Wildcard Edition: Let's call it what it is... A top-10 finals series

Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on AFL Daily. 

There hasn't been a more significant Good Friday match for the loser than this years edition. The pressure will intensify on whichever side goes down. 

Geelong has boosted Bailey Smith's contract on the back of his career best 2025 season. Damo still has reservations about State of Origin footy given the ripple effect of injuries that are still impacting the competition.

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Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge discuss Wednesday&rsquo;s biggest footy stories on AFL Daily.&nbsp;
There hasn't been a more significant Good Friday match for the loser than this years edition. The pressure will intensify on whichever side goes down.&nbsp;
Geelong has boosted Bailey Smith's contract on the back of his career best 2025 season. Damo still has reservations about State of Origin footy given the ripple effect of injuries that are still impacting the competition.
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Most important Good Friday to date,  Geelong’s smart business

Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Should the AFL consider a mid-season trade period? Not only would it create additional content for the broadcasters, but the players who are on the fringe or battling to find regular spots can look to be traded.

What does the rebuild look like at Richmond under Adem Yze? And, who is Thursday nights game more important to? 

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<a href="https://twitter.com/barrettdamian">Damian Barrett</a> and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Should the AFL consider a mid-season trade period? Not only would it create additional content for the broadcasters, but the players who are on the fringe or battling to find regular spots can look to be traded.
What does the rebuild look like at Richmond under Adem Yze? And, who is Thursday nights game more important to?&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Mid-season trading a real possibility, Yze’s Richmond rebuild

Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast. 

The Blues are all at sea 24 hours on after losing to Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday.

How and where do Essendon start to pick up the pieces of the mess they already find themselves in throughout the opening month of 2026.

Harley Reid has proven himself to be a firestarter for the Eagles already this year. 

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Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey discuss Monday&rsquo;s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast.&nbsp;
The Blues are all at sea 24 hours on after losing to Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday.
How and where do Essendon start to pick up the pieces of the mess they already find themselves in throughout the opening month of 2026.
Harley Reid has proven himself to be a firestarter for the Eagles already this year.&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

AFL Daily Wildcard Edition: Let's call it what it is... A top-10 finals series

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