The AFL Fans Association has released their findings from a survey it completed, showing that fan satisfaction has dropped 13 per cent since last year.
The report stated that fans were concerned that broadcasters, sponsors, and gambling companies were taking priority over fans with floating fixtures, ticketing practices and intrusive advertising affecting the fans' experience.
The survey showed that 81 per cent of respondents want gambling ads to be banned at venues, while 78 per cent want the ads removed from TV and streaming.
AFL Fans Association President Ron Issko said the AFL need to prioritise fans more than they currently are.
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"Fans are deeply loyal - they turn up because they love the game. But loyalty has limits," Issko said in the report.
"Satisfaction with the AFL is now at its lowest level since the survey began. If the AFL continues to prioritise revenue over the needs of fans, it risks eroding the passion that underpins record crowds and memberships."
The survey showed 30 per cent of fans would attend more games if scheduling was improved, with Saturday afternoon games remaining the most popular timeslot, while Thursday night games were mostly opposed.
An increase in tickets for members to attend the grand final was what 92 per cent of respondents supported, with the AFLFA calling for an increase to 20,000 tickets for each club participating in the grand final, up from the current 17,500.
82 per cent of fans backed the 2:30 timeslot to remain for the grand final, calling off suggestions from others to move the final game of the year to a later timeslot.
Issko said that with 96 per cent of respondents wanting the AFL to work with the AFLFA before making decisions that affect fans, it was time the league helped them.
"Fans are not against growth or revenue - they just want their voice to matter. We've met regularly with the AFL on these issues. Now it's time for the league to respond to this survey and work with us on solutions. The ball is in the AFL's court." Issko said.
The survey also showed that fans wanted better and less confusing umpiring, a removal of 'Opening Round', while 77 per cent were against the introduction of a wildcard round.
State of Origin was something that 65 per cent of respondents wanted, with 61.4 per cent also wanting a send-off rule.
Three-quarters of fans said the AFL needs to strengthen its illicit drugs policy, with 64 per cent saying it should scrap the three-strikes policy.