Why do the AFL want Richmond in the grand final? More people watching on TV? I think their first priority is Brisbane because they want more fans in QLD.The AFL would want a Richmond v ........ GF. They may assume it will be Brisbane, so they certainly will not want Port to make it as a Brisbane v Port GF is probably bad for the bottom line. And we know the AFLs first priority is cash. So lock in Richmond as 1 team in the GF.