Revealed: The AFL club that signed secret concussion deal with at risk player
World2 sources1 country🔦 Under-reported57m ago
An unnamed Australian Football League (AFL) club has entered into a private agreement with a player regarding concussion risks. The contract reportedly includes terms that acknowledge the player's elevated risk of brain trauma and seeks to exonerate the club from future liability related to these injuries.
The AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA) has formally condemned the arrangement and is currently in discussions with the AFL regarding the matter. The disclosure of this secret deal has raised concerns regarding the standard protocols for managing player health and legal responsibility for concussion-related injuries within the league.
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Sydney Morning HeraldFocuses on the existence of the secret, controversial deal
ABC NewsEmphasizes the AFLPA's institutional response and investigative dialogue
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