The AFL has scrapped its Opening Round experiment. The decision follows on from widespread criticism about the disputed format. The league will revert 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 might enlarge the finals series. McGuire spoke out after the league moved to scrap the special early-season round. His finals proposal comes after the move to abandon Opening Round.