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Steven May will miss the next three games.

Steven May’s suspension was justified, and won’t change footy as we know it

Steven May was unlucky in the sense he didn’t mean to concuss his opponent, Francis Evans. But don’t fall for the hysteria about this case changing the game.

  • Peter Ryan

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Collingwood’s Lachie Schultz has overcome a tough first year with the Magpies.

Fallout from Schultz concussion reverberated through the AFL. He remembers the aftermath for a different reason

Collingwood forward Lachie Schultz reflects on the moment that changed his life, and the head knock that sparked a war between umpires and AFL House.

  • Danny Russell
The incident which led to Tristan Xerri’s suspension

‘I had to respond’: Gawn’s reaction to ugly incident involving teammate

The Demons snapped a five-game losing streak with a hard fought win, but the contest was marred by the incident that sparked Tom Sparrow’s teammates to fly the flag for him.

  • Scott Spits and Russell Bennett
An app to spot the red flags of concussion? That’s the dream

There’s a new app to spot sports concussions. Does it work?

What if we could diagnose concussion with something we all carry: a smartphone? “This is the holy grail of concussion diagnosis,” the Australian Institute of Sport chief medico tells me.

  • Liam Mannix
Nik Cox’s career will continue next year

Rising Bomber grounded for 2025 but will play on next season

After consulting with the AFL’s concussion panel, Essendon’s Nik Cox has been advised to take the rest of the season off before resuming his career.

  • Peter Ryan
Ty Zantuck playing for Richmond in 2004, and tackling Hawthorn’s Mark Williams.

Ex-Tiger reaches seven-figure settlement with club; Dons’ injury crisis deepens

A former Richmond defender has settled with the Tigers over allegations the club mistreated his injury. Meanwhile, Essendon’s injury woes have worsened yet again.

  • Jon Pierik and Vince Rugari
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Curtis Deboy and Bulldog Rhylee West came into contact during round 14.

Star Saint, Demon and Sun all walking suspension tightrope over change to umpire contact rules

AFL players will face tougher fines and suspensions for making accidental contact with umpires under a planned crackdown.

  • Michael Gleeson
Rooke in action for the Cats in the 2009 decider against the Saints.

Court hears at least seven Cats involved in concussion class action against the AFL

A concussion class action against the AFL brought by former Geelong premiership star Max Rooke returned to the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

  • Jon Pierik
Lachie Schultz of the Magpies collapses in the hands of medical staff.

Umpires considering legal action after Lachie Schultz concussion drama

Four umpires are considering legal action, claiming public commentary “cast aspersions” on their integrity and competence after the Schultz saga.

  • Cassandra Morgan
‘That’ tackle from Paul Curtis on Port Adelaide’s Josh Sinn.

The crackdown on dangerous tackles was supposed to protect AFL players, but it’s left them confused

The lack of understanding among players over what constitutes a dangerous tackle was laid bare by the AFL players’ union, and player fines are spiralling towards a record sum.

  • Andrew Wu

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