AFL club Geelong under scrutiny over alleged concussion deal with player
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Geelong Football Club is facing scrutiny following reports that it brokered a private agreement with a player regarding concussion liability. The deal reportedly required the player, who had a documented history of head injuries, to assume responsibility for future brain trauma in exchange for being permitted to continue playing for the club.
The arrangement has drawn sharp criticism from the AFL Players Association. The situation has placed the club at the center of a broader controversy concerning player welfare and the legal management of concussion-related risks within the Australian Football League.
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The AgeFocuses on the club's central role in the concussion scandal
Guardian SportHighlights the specific terms of the liability waiver and union opposition
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