The AFL Commission will consider introducing the six-six-six centre bounce set-up and an 18-metre goal square in 2019 after the AFL's competition committee decided to recommend the changes on Thursday.

They will also be asked to approve the strengthening of rule interpretations in eight separate categories, including a stricter adjudication of the contentious holding the ball rule and marking contests.

AFL football operations manager Steve Hocking said that rather than changing rules already in place, the competition committee revisited existing rules and have an objective to halve the number of rules within 12 months.

The AFL's footy boss Steve Hocking. Credit:Eddie Jim

"That is to simplify the game for fans, coaches, players and umpires ... because it has become very technical," Hocking said.