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Have all the teams from the SANFL/VFL/WAFL plus the premier of the NEAFL (32 teams).
8 groups of 4. Each group plays the other in their group (3 rounds). Top of each group goes through to knockout stage (8 teams QF > 4 teams SF > 2 teams GF).
That would require 6 weeks at the start of the season. Perhaps a more meaningful competition where all focus is on the Foxtel Cup before the State Leagues get under way.
In the SANFL/WAFL case with 9 clubs, reduce the season to home and away fixture only making 18 rounds (16 games plus 2 byes). Include a State Game in there. Then finals.
8 groups of 4. Each group plays the other in their group (3 rounds). Top of each group goes through to knockout stage (8 teams QF > 4 teams SF > 2 teams GF).
That would require 6 weeks at the start of the season. Perhaps a more meaningful competition where all focus is on the Foxtel Cup before the State Leagues get under way.
In the SANFL/WAFL case with 9 clubs, reduce the season to home and away fixture only making 18 rounds (16 games plus 2 byes). Include a State Game in there. Then finals.