Revealed: The AFL club that signed secret concussion deal with at-risk player
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- By The Age
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An AFL club has entered into a controversial confidential agreement with a player identified as having heightened concussion susceptibility. The undisclosed arrangement has sparked significant backlash from the AFL Players' Association, raising serious concerns about player safety protocols and the transparency of injury risk management in professional Australian Rules Football. This development highlights ongoing tensions between club management and player welfare advocates regarding comprehensive head injury prevention measures.
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