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Starting in 2026, AFL field umpires will use Champion Data stats on official devices to inform Brownlow Medal votes, but decisions remain subjective and unanimous.
Starting in the 2026 AFL season, field umpires will receive official performance statistics from Champion Data on secure AFL-issued devices to assist their Brownlow Medal voting.
The data includes kicks, handballs, disposals, tackles, goals, and other key metrics, but votes remain subjective and unanimous.
The change, aimed at improving consistency and transparency, applies to both AFL and AFLW competitions.
The AFL stresses that statistics are informational only and do not replace umpires’ judgment, preserving the award’s integrity and tradition.
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A partir de 2026, los árbitros de campo de la AFL usarán estadísticas de Champion Data en dispositivos oficiales para informar los votos de la Medalla Brownlow, pero las decisiones siguen siendo subjetivas y unánimes.