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.

The AFL’s newly appointed head of football has big plans to introduce new technology to help goal umpires make decisions. There is still no timeline on when the innovative microchip hardware ...

AFL executive football boss Laura Kane has led the implementation of the technology across 18 months and believes it can soon provide a seamless integration into goal-line and touched kick calls.

"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 ...

The AFL is without a doubt the ... that Dillon and general manager of football Laura Kane must consider to ensure the game keeps wearing the yellow jersey of Australian sports.

The AFL are so pleased with their ball-tracking technology trial in the VFL, that they are considering its introduction for the upcoming AFLW season. JON RALPH has exclusive details. The ...