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Concussion Waivers and Player Risk | Adelaide News
Geelong’s Jake Kolodjashnij signed a risky concussion waiver to keep playing, sparking a firestorm over player safety, insurance gaps, and league accountability — even as the AFL fines the club for contract mishandling while quietly acknowledging the waiver wasn’t illegal. With Zurich pulling out of brain injury coverage and players reliant on limited union funds, the AFL and Players Association are now jointly reviewing concussion protocols, potential contact limits, and future compensation — all under pressure from looming lawsuits and an expiring player agreement that could delay real…
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