AFL Platform Update - 4th May 2026
New Versions​
This update is released in the following versions:
- AFL API v1.70
- AFL Warehouse v1.6
- R Package v1.5.6 (Installation Guide)
- Python Package v1.1.8 (Installation Guide)
note
Packages are updated after the API update within the same 24-hour window announced in the Champion Data Update email.
Time on Ground Percentage Issue Fix​
This update fixes an issue where certain player's TIME_ON_GROUND_PCT value is being returned as 0% or another patently inaccurate value.
Ruck Contests Summary Stoppage Filter Fix​
This update fixes an issue with the Ruck Contest Summary where the stoppage type filter was not being applied to every stat returned in the summary.
AFL API​
Packages​
- R: getRuckContests()
- Python: ruck_contests()
Shot Summary Improvements​
This update adds more detail to the Match Shot Summaries available from the AFL API and the Packages.
- Can now produce a shot summary without Shot Type, so each summary covers both General Play and Set Shots
- Now returns summaries for each Shot Angle and Shot Distance
- Added the ability to filter the summary by period
- Added display attributes for shot accuracy and expected accuracy
- Added rushed behind totals
AFL API​
Packages​
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R: getPlayerShots(), getSquadShots()
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Python: player_shots(), squad_shots()