The AFL will allow umpires to view player statistics before voting in the Brownlow Medal after each match.
Umpires were previously unable to look at game statistics before voting.
The change will also apply to the AFLW best-and-fairest voting.
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The AFL will allow umpires to view player statistics before voting in the Brownlow Medal after each match. Umpires were previously unable to look at game statistics before voting. The change will also apply to the AFL...
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