https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...s/news-story/ff9aac6809bb9a1e6d3d0c999ff0bf68
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The AFL will use the bye rounds to trial using an extra umpire during matches, allowing the whistle-blowers to rotate on and off the ground.
Four field umpires will be rostered onto each game between Round 12 to 14, with three to be on the field at any one time as per usual.
The hope is that reducing the in-game workload of umpires may lead them to make better decisions, as they would not be as exhausted.
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