Concussion crisis
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Origin I: The greatest shame of them all
They can give us five camera angles on whether a try is scored, but somehow a bloke appears to be clearly concussed and it is missed?
- by Peter FitzSimons
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AFL 2022
Concussion expert calls for change as AFL hands down Port finding
A leading concussion expert has called on the AFL to use independent doctors to rule on player concussions, as the league gave Port Adelaide the all-clear over their handling of a nasty head clash between Tom Jonas and Zak Butters.
- by Andrew Wu
‘Quite obvious’ Yeo should have come off after Origin stumble: V’landys
ARLC boss Peter V’landys said the correct process was followed in checking Isaah Yeo for concussion but he believes the NSW lock should have left the field.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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‘I wasn’t knocked out’: Yeo opens up on contentious tackle
As debate rages over the Isaah Yeo tackle, the man himself believes the right decision was made not to pull him from the fray for concussion.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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AFL 2022
AFL concussion investigation to be referred to public prosecutors
An ongoing WorkSafe Victoria review of the AFL’s concussion and return-to-play protocols will be handed to the Office of Public Prosecutions for assessment.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Ali’s tragic decline should have horrified us all but some still live in denial
Time and again we see careful language used about how Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s could be just one of those things, not too much should be read into it, and no one should jump to any conclusions.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Concussion spike as protocols force players to miss
AFL players miss at least one game if they are diagnosed with concussion, but debate continues about what is the appropriate time to be sidelined as the AFL injury report reveals the number of games missed through concussion per club in 2021.
- by Peter Ryan
You can’t cheat this: Rabbitohs to trial revolutionary concussion device
A study has revealed that players lie about concussion symptoms. South Sydney are moving to protect the players from themselves by trialling a revolutionary device.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
Paul Gallen: What are these punches doing to my brain?
The former NSW State of Origin star says he doesn’t want to “push the envelope” when it comes to his brain health after years of footy and fighting, which is why Wednesday’s fight could be his last.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Twist in Tuck case as coroner awaits McCrory research probe
The coronial inquest into the death of former Richmond footballer Shane Tuck will consider the findings of the AFL’s investigation into studies carried out by concussion advisor Associate Professor Paul McCrory.
- by Peter Ryan
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AFL 2022
Players who retired from concussion excluded from landmark AFL study
Three academics have raised concerns about the research because they claim it excluded almost 40 per cent of players who were concussed during the time of the study and did not examine the long-term effects of their injuries.
- by Wendy Carlisle