Extended AFL mid-season bye period here to stay

Port Adelaide players celebrate a goal against Geelong in round 14.
Port Adelaide are one of six AFL clubs hoping to return to winning ways in round 16 after a bye. -AAP Image

AFL fixtures boss Travis Auld has indicated mid-season byes will remain split over at least three rounds next season despite facing push back over this year's drawn-out break period.

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