Researchers at La Trobe University have unveiled a game-changing approach to talent identification in Australian Rules football.

By harnessing the power of artificial neural networks, they’ve revolutionised how recruiters spot future AFL stars among elite-junior players. This breakthrough promises to reshape the landscape of talent scouting in the sport, offering a more accurate and efficient method for identifying potential draft picks.

This week, Ari Stamatakos went out to find out how this innovative research is set to transform the future of Australian Rules football. He spoke to sports scientist and lead researcher Jacob Jennings about the study.

We also asked about the local impacts of this with the vice president of the Coburg VFL team, Kirra Johnston.

Credits:

Reporter: Ari Stamatakos

Editor: Ferg Hickey