Score review changes revealed after Crows fiasco, Eagles powerbrokers back Simpson, Dons’ heavy injury toll

The AFL have responded to the infamous goal umpire mistake that cost Adelaide victory against Sydney – and possibly a finals berth – with a series of changes to the score review system heading into the finals series.

According to a report by the Herald Sun, the league will implement a senior ARC official with direct contact with all umpires, who has the power to urge the goal umpire to delay making a decision should they believe it needs to be double-checked – a change from the current system where only a field umpire can suggest the goal umpire call for a review.

That official…