Wildcard weekend splits AFL finals rest: top six get a bye, 7th to 10th must play on

The AFL's wildcard weekend means the top six get a pre-finals bye while teams 7th to 10th back up the following week in knockout games. That gap is driving clubs to consider resting players in round 24. Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge flagged the imbalance; Melbourne's Steven King said he'll do what's best for his club. AFL football boss Greg Swann has warned mass changes risk sanctions.