The AFL is considering trialling major rule changes in up to three games for premiership points before this season is over.
However, the League is yet to consult with clubs that would potentially be involved in any in-season trials.
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has revealed conversations at League headquarters in recent days have identified possible games which will have no bearing on the finals in which trials could take place.
"Certainly thinking about it," McLachlan told SEN radio on Wednesday morning.
"I can tell you that
"I know enough to know
McLachlan said trials in the season-proper would have significant benefits.
"You get to see it in real time, in a game, with four points, with a win and loss on the end of it."
And the League chief insists if the competing clubs agreed he couldn't see "any way that there can be a risk to the integrity of the competition".
An AFL spokesperson confirmed to AFL.com.au that it has not had detailed discussions with the clubs who are in the mix to be involved
The League also confirmed it is looking at finding games where the ladder position cannot change and that clubs cannot move up or down based on the result in the rule trial match.
There has been
However, Adelaide forward Josh Jenkins has voiced his support for the trial during the season.
Yes. 100% @AFL https://t.co/KYLisNRlko
— Josh Jenkins (@JoshJenkins24) July 25, 2018
The AFL's Competition Committee meeting will take place in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon, with the possibility of the rule trial set to be discussed with some of the game's biggest names, including Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield, Collingwood president Eddie McGuire and coaches Brad Scott (North Melbourne) and Chris Fagan (Brisbane).
Possible rule changes
- Starting positions – six forward, six centre, six back
- A bigger goal square
- Reducing interchange rotations
Possible trial games
R21 – Fremantle v Carlton
R22 – Gold Coast v Brisbane
R22 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs
R23 – St Kilda v North Melbourne
R23 – Carlton v Adelaide
Are you in favour of in-season trials of rule changes?
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) July 25, 2018