Coaches and fans grumble as technology scrutiny rises
Recent AFL matches have sparked debate over the use of technology in score reviews, with coaches and officials questioning the delays and effectiveness of the system. While the AFL acknowledges the accuracy of recent decisions, it admits the review process took too long and has adjusted protocols accordingly. The league continues to refine its use of video reviews, balancing accuracy with the flow of the game.
- ▪St Kilda was awarded a mark after a 60-second score review at Docklands Stadium, prompting criticism over timing.
- ▪GWS player Xavier O'Halloran had a goal reviewed for 85 seconds, which was ultimately upheld.
- ▪AFL executive Greg Swann confirmed the ARC will no longer initiate score reviews unless requested by the goal umpire.
- ▪The AFL has made multiple in-season changes to its review system over the years, often in response to high-profile incidents.
- ▪Coaches Alastair Clarkson and Adam Kingsley expressed skepticism about the current technology and its implementation in the game.
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Thu, 23 Apr60126→Fri, 24 Apr72126→Sat, 25 Apr11263→Sat, 25 Apr60137→Sat, 25 Apr9565→Sat, 25 Apr10389→Sun, 26 Apr14342→Sun, 26 Apr12775→Sun, 26 Apr10598→Thu, 30 Apr9393→Fri, 1 May19:30--→Fri, 1 May20:10--→Sat, 2 May12:35--→Sat, 2 May16:15--→Sat, 2 May16:35--→Sat, 2 May19:35--→Sun, 3 May15:15--→Sun, 3 May19:20--→ AFL Score Centre analysisAFL score reviews under scrutiny with some coaches questioning the pointBy Sean Lawson and Cody AtkinsonTopic:AFL27m ago27 minutes agoFri 1 May 2026 at 2:02amSt Kilda was awarded a mark after the ARC's intervention during Sunday's match at Docklands.
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