The conference system is a complete joke. Two teams in conference A appear to have not been rewarded for their hard work. Whilst two teams in Conference B seem to benefiting from mediocre performances and an apparently badly thought out system.
Not sure if it is true but I was told this conference system is based on an American league, Why don't we stick to our own process instead of American ideas.
It also seems the AFL is using the women's league as guinea pigs. Maybe, just an idea, let the women play the same rules as the men's league and see what happens.
Congratulations Dockers AFLW, you have done yourself proud. Good luck next week.