The AFL has scrapped its Opening Round experiment. The decision follows on from heavy criticism of the controversial fixture. The league is going back to a standard season structure. The special early-season round is off the schedule.

Eddie McGuire has floated an idea to change the AFL finals format. He said the plan could expand the postseason. McGuire weighed in after the league voted to remove the special early-season round. His finals proposal comes after the move to abandon Opening Round.