FANS, players and coaches will be told the result of a score review simultaneously on the big screen from round seven as part of a new three-year partnership with Drinkwise Australia.
The review system will not change, with umpires continuing to refer decisions to the score review official, who will then relay their decision directly to the scoreboard operator.
Since the introduction of the score review system ahead of the 2012 season, decisions have been relayed through an earpiece to the officiating umpire, who then relays the decision to the goal umpire.
The officiating umpire's initial call will still be communicated through the ground PA system before the result of a review is announced.
Technology to support the new system will be in place from round seven at the MCG, Etihad Stadium, Adelaide Oval and Domain Stadium, with other venues to follow.
AFL football operations boss Simon Lethlean said in a statement that he hoped the partnership would help promote a positive change to the way Australians consume alcohol.
"The AFL is pleased to partner with DrinkWise Australia to promote the 'You won't miss a moment if you DrinkWise' message to football fans," Lethlean said.
"The behaviour of the vast majority of football fans is exemplary but we acknowledge the importance of responsible consumption of alcohol both at the game, in a licensed venue or at home.
"The score-review system has become an accepted part of our game and we feel this improvement to the way the result is communicated will benefit both fans in attendance at the ground, streaming online or watching on television."
