Event Brief
AFL Confirms Umpires' Access to Player Stats
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Summary: The AFL allows umpires to view player stats before voting to reduce Brownlow Medal count controversies.
WHO: AFL
WHAT: Change in voting process for Brownlow Medal
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 12:49 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: To reduce controversy around the Brownlow Medal count
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