Darcy Byrne-Jones goal allowed on review after AFL umpire accidentally blocks the ball

Port Adelaide small forward Darcy Byrne-Jones has sealed victory over Carlton with a goal that controversially hit the goal umpire on its way through.

The AFL defender-turned-goalsneak soccered a goal from five metres out that had to be reviewed before it was confirmed as a major, having thundered into the umpire’s legs.

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After clearly hitting the umpire’s left leg, the ball then deviated onto the post.

The official called for a goal review, which was lengthy, but ultimately determined that the ball would have gone on to be a goal, had the umpire’s legs not been there.

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