Victoria Scores New High-Tech Sports Centre
The Allan Labor Government is supporting a leading UK sports technology company to set up its Asia Pacific headquarters in Victoria. This move brings advanced technology to the AFLW and boosts Victoria’s reputation as Australia's sporting capital.
Investment in Innovation and Jobs
Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Danny Pearson, recently visited Sportable's new headquarters and Centre of Excellence in Collingwood. The facility will create up to 20 specialist jobs in software development, hardware engineering, and client delivery.
Sportable's Smart Ball Technology
Sportable's 'Smart Ball' technology offers real-time tracking of ball movement during games, improving fan experience and ensuring accuracy in scoring and line decisions.
- Following its Smart Rugby Ball's success in England, France, and Australia, Sportable collaborated with the AFL to develop the Smart Sherrin.
- The Smart Sherrin was launched in the 2024 NAB AFLW season and has since supported over 2,000 score reviews in 2025.
Global Leadership in Sports Technology
The Centre of Excellence serves as the global headquarters for Sportable’s visualisation division. It leverages Victoria’s world-class talent to develop systems for officiating, high-performance assessment, and innovative fan engagement content worldwide.
"Sportable's Smart Ball technology provides real-time information about a ball's movement during a game, enhancing fans' experience and ensuring every close scoring shot and line call is correct."
Author's summary: Victoria’s new high-tech sports centre, supported by the Allan Labor Government, strengthens the region’s role as a hub for cutting-edge sports technology and creates specialist jobs.