Following a league Commission meeting on Wednesday the AFL has announced its support for a constitutionally enshrined national Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

The position comes after outgoing chief executive Gillon McLachlan hinted at the league forming a view in the week leading into the game's most significant celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and contributions to the code, Sir Doug Nicholls round.

Speaking at the round's launch on Tuesday, McLachlan said it would be "odd" for a community organisation with the profile of the AFL not to express a view ahead of the referendum.

He said people could "join the dots" on the timing ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls round.

The Commission also landed on retaining the afternoon time slot for this year's grand final.

The stance come amid a turbulent year for football.

In the early stages of the season a string of vile racial and vilifying abuse towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players rocked the league among serious allegations of misconduct against Geelong and Melbourne, North Melbourne's ongoing woes with current and former Indigenous players and extended investigations into alleged racism at Hawthorn during their premiership period.

Late last month, AFL general manager of inclusion and social policy Tanya Hosch sent a memo to all 18 clubs encouraging each to form a position on the Voice and return it back to the league.

Collingwood, West Coast, Richmond, Essendon and Geelong have publicly announced their backing for the proposal.

Ms Hosch recently told National Indigenous Times she had only received responses from supportive clubs.

She said clubs held the right to decide on their stance, and whether or not to announce it publicly.

While the same rights were reserved by the league, the AFL expressed their support for a 'Yes' vote.

"The AFL is privileged to have a long history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in our game, from the grassroots in every state and territory, through to the AFL and AFLW competitions," the statement said.

"Over the past year we have had many discussions on the proposal to recognise a Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in consultation with our clubs, our staff, our players, and the AFL's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Council.

"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players have long made a stellar contribution on the footy field. Their off-field contributions are equally valued for the impact they have made on our game and our community.

"While we encourage everyone to seek the information they need to form their own views on the referendum, the AFL proudly supports the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution through the Voice to Parliament."

The AFL follows the NRL, Tennis Australia, Australian Olympic Committee and other organisations into announcing a view.