"Significant errors" with score review system: HockingBy SEN
8 June 2019The AFL has once again admitted the score review system failed after another mistake made last night.
A Jack Higgins shot for goal was reviewed and classed a behind touched by Harry Taylor, despite evidence to the contrary.
In a statement, the AFL has said the vision was available to be checked, but the score reviewer simply did not use it.
AFL football operations boss Steve Hocking said he can understand the fans are frustrated.
“The score review system was introduced to correct obvious scoring errors,” Hocking said.
“In the last fortnight, there have been significant errors made during score reviews that have undermined the confidence of our clubs and the football public in the system.
“The AFL acknowledges that our players, our clubs and our fans are incredibly frustrated by each mistake, and we take full responsibility for them.
“We are committed to ensuring we have the best process and technology available and over the last few months have been examining all possible alternative to improve the score review system.
“We will keep the football public fully informed as we explore avenues to improve the system, such as the potential for a centralised officiating facility covering all venues and matches.
“In the interim we will continue to engage our score review officials, broadcast and technology partners in ensuring the current system operates as effectively as possible.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/06/08/significant-errors-with-score-review-system-hocking/