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This year’s AFL captains (back row, from left) James Sicily, of Hawthorn, Callum Mills, of Sydney, Max Gawn, of Melbourne, Fremantle’s Alex Pearce, Collingwood’s Darcy Moore, Brisbane Lion Harris Andrews, Richmond’s Toby Nankervis, Oscar Allen, of West Coast, Marcus Bontempelli, of the Western Bulldogs, Carlton’s Patrick Cripps, and St Kilda’s Jack Steele. And (front row) Zach Merrett, of Essendon, GWS’s Josh Kelly, Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield, North Melbourne’s Jy Simpkin, Connor Rozee, of Port Adelaide, and Gold Coast’s Touk Miller.

AFL’s captain’s call: Skippers won’t get right to review umpiring decisions

The AFL has made its own captain’s call on the push to allow team skippers to challenge umpiring decisions by sending them to video review.

  • Michael Gleeson

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Referee Melissa Borjas in action during Monday’s Group G match between Italy and Argentina.

Fans should be allowed to hear VAR decision-making process in real time

World Cup referees announcing decisions on a microphone has been amusing to watch, but this latest addition by FIFA still does not let spectators in on the details.

  • Emma Kemp
At long last, VAR decisions will be communicated to fans.

Finally, some clarity: VAR decisions to be explained to fans at Women’s World Cup

Decisions taken after a video assistant referee review will be communicated over loudspeakers at stadiums and on television - addressing a long-time bugbear of football fans.

  • Vince Rugari
Referee Alex King tries to warn Tom Glover before he was struck by a bin.

‘Let’s get out of here’: Referee’s warning to City player before sickening bucket blow

Details have emerged of the chaotic moments before Melbourne goalkeeper Tom Glover was hit in the head by a bucket, as A-League referee Alex King was trying to shield him from pitch invaders.

  • Adam Pengilly
Sea Eagles skipper Daly Cherry-Evans chats with referee Grant Atkins.

‘Please explain’: Hasler stunned by Manly’s rap sheet

It started off as a whisper but has become a roar; do the better teams get the rub of the green from the referees? The figures make for interesting reading.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Referee Shaun Evans was at the centre of a massive VAR storm on Tuesday night.

‘Get rid of it’: Mariners owner wants VAR binned, backs domestic transfer system

The video assistant referee costs A-League clubs several hundred thousand dollars per season - and some are now questioning whether it’s worth it after the latest debacle cost the Central Coast Mariners dearly.

  • Vince Rugari
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Melbourne City star Jamie Maclaren is no fan of the VAR.

‘Killing the game’: Socceroo blasts VAR as Mariners win red card appeal

Melbourne City star Jamie Maclaren says error-making officials are ducking the same public scrutiny that players and coaches routinely cop for their mistakes.

  • Vince Rugari
Mariners coach Alen Stajcic speaks with referee Adam Fielding after the full-time whistle on Friday.

‘We got it wrong’: Refs boss’ admission after controversial calls cost Mariners

Ladder-leading Central Coast were left feeling like they had been “robbed” after a night of high drama against Adelaide United.

  • Vince Rugari
Referees arguably have a greater say in how games are played since the

Home truth for refs: Study shows huge penalty swing to away teams while crowds absent

Data compiled by the Herald shows a swing of 76 penalties in favour of visiting sides while crowds were axed from NRL games.

  • Sam Phillips
Respect: Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook.

Bunker down: Players drive bold plan to reduce reliance on video referee

The NRL has overhauled the refereeing ranks. Now attention has turned to transforming how the bunker will be used.

  • Adrian Proszenko

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