https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/08/04/report-finds-significant-improvements-in-a-league-discipline-var-decisions/
An end-of-season review has found that 98.8% of VAR decisions were deemed correct in the men’s A-League.
An end-of-season review has found that 98.8% of VAR decisions were deemed correct in the men’s A-League.
Football Australia have released a report for the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season, “showing clear and measurable improvements on the previous season in both decision-making accuracy and officiating performance.”
FA’s referee coaching team carried out the review.
“With only 48 VAR reviews (44 less than the previous season) across 1,556 on-field decisions and a low 4% intervention rate, the figures reflect a high level of confidence in on-field calls and the effectiveness of the VAR system,” the report says.
The review also shows disciplinary outcomes had significantly improved compared ot the previous season:
- Yellow cards per game dropped 12.8%.
- Red cards fell by 56.8%.
- Second yellow card dismissals were down 13%.
- Rates of red cards for Serious Foul Play and Denial of Goal Scoring Opportunity remained stable, showing consistent application of laws in high-impact incidents.
Edit: Literally what they wanted:
https://aleagues.com.au/news/a-league-referees-var-rules-decisions-explained-jon-moss/
"What to expect from match officials in 24-25
We want to let a bit of physicality back into the game, while still protecting the players. So you’ll see the referees trying to manage situations, trying to bring the game to life, play good advantages. Then you’ll see VAR only intervening when it’s necessary to do so, when the referee is clearly wrong. "