THE AFL has declared itself satisfied with how ... of the footy would overrule whether than attempt led to the ball being disposed of. "What's really important to me is that we are transparent. As ...

"The protocols for overturning a decision require that it must be conclusive that the ball and vision align, so this was a case of human error," an AFL spokesman said. "The ball tracking ...

In short: AFL coaches and ... players hold onto the ball slightly longer and challenging the definition of 'reasonable time'. Loading Twitter content "Our umpires are clear on the interpretation ...

"Our umpires are clear on the interpretation of holding the ball and it continues to be a focus of umpire coaching each week. We want to ensure our Clubs, Coaches and Players understand the rules and ...

Ball-tracking technology could be in the AFLW this season. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images) It will provide instantaneous feedback about whether a ball has touched the post ...

The AFL is a major step closer to using microchipped balls to help aid “real time” scoring decisions, with confirmation the smart ball technology will be introduced into the AFLW this season.

Newly appointed AFL head of football Laura Kane said the ball tracking would also be used to inform decisions about how the pace of the game can be increased, particularly in AFLW where increasing ...