IT'S A new year and behind the scenes conversations are already taking place about the entertainment for the 2017 Grand Final.

Saturday, September 30 may seem like a long way off, but between now and then, there are some potentially historic decisions to be made in relation to Grand Final day.

The AFL Commission is yet to rule on the start time for this year's premiership decider.

The prospect of a twilight bounce is on the agenda, with the new six-year media rights cycle seen as an opportunity to make a possible change.

And a later timeslot could increase the appeal for the world's best artists to perform in the pre-game show.

"I think a twilight Grand Final would work, it would become more of an event with lighting, etc," leading entertainment agent Ralph Carr told AFL.com.au.

"It's breaking tradition but I think it's worth it ... it would also work from a time zone perspective with millions of AFL fans watching around the world.

"It would certainly attract international acts."

For the potential performers, Carr believes the value of taking centre stage on the AFL's biggest day of the year is huge.

"I think the benefits are substantial, performing to thousands of AFL fans that are also music fans, I think every artist should feel honoured to also perform at the MCG or any of the AFL stadiums," Carr said. 

In recent years the AFL has mostly looked overseas for its performers with Sting, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding and Tom Jones all taking centre stage.

And of course, no one will ever forget Meat Loaf.

But Carr believes the right Australian act could still create a big enough buzz.

"My feeling has always been that AC/DC should perform, they are iconic Australia as is AFL footy," Carr said.

"Having sat in the audience with all the AFL fans, they want the right entertainment to engage with, and it needs attention to detail."