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Former Aussie rules umpire Ian Stewart is calling for policy changes and funding to support athletes in receiving holistic healthcare following the impacts of concussions.

An umpire was viciously assaulted. Thirty-four years later, he’s still suffering

As Ian Stewart reflects on the damage caused by an angry player, a Queensland academic explains why decision-makers shouldn’t be surprised by “concussion crises”.

  • Nick Wright

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Wally Lewis celebrates an Ashes win in 1988.

‘It controls everything’: His dad’s message keeps King Wally’s fight alive

A caring sledge from his father stuck with Wally Lewis, as he continues to advocate for changes to improve player welfare.

  • Nick Wright
Nelson Asofa-Solomona flattens Lindsay Collins.

This rule change would be win-win for the NRL

A tweak to the kick-off rule could have a positive impact on rugby league.

  • Roy Masters
Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon.

Ex-Bulldogs president Peter Gordon assists Pucovski concussion case, requests medical records

The prominent lawyer has provided advice to the AFL on its duty of care in concussion matters and is now assisting Will Pucovski, whose promising cricket career was cut short after he sustained repeated blows to the head.

  • Daniel Brettig
Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s tackle on Lindsay Collins.

The case for changing kick-offs in the NRL is open and shut

More concussions suffered from kick-offs show that the game must change the rules, and quickly.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Angus Brayshaw.

Demons counting the cost of Brayshaw’s forced retirement

Not until they saw his name on the Brownlow Medal running sheet did the AFL hierarchy realise Angus Brayshaw would be breaking his self-imposed public silence.

  • Caroline Wilson
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Antonio Lo Iacono, right, died after a head injury during an Australian rules football match in South Australia. His mother, Wendy Smith, believes his death was a result of second impact syndrome.

Antonio loved the Swans. A little-known condition killed him on the football field

Families are being torn apart by a syndrome claiming the lives of young athletes. But almost no one has heard of it.

  • Riley Walter
Jake Kolodjashnij has made a career out of being able to play on talls and smalls in defence

Concussion ended his twin’s career. This premiership Cat’s future was up in the air too

Jake Kolodjashnij is a reliable defender who doesn’t seek the limelight. But it was his love of the game and careful management that convinced him to continue his career in 2024.

  • Peter Ryan
The Coogee Seahorses under-eights rugby league team has specialist headgear thanks to their coach.

How the alarming science behind concussions is changing local sport

Research into the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries has led grassroots volunteers such as Yann Gambin to find ways to protect young athletes.

  • Angus Thomson
Angus Bell leaves the field against the Springboks in Perth.

‘We want to scrum’: Wallabies reject South African injury rort ploy

South Africa reportedly raised formal questions about the Wallabies injuries that led to uncontested scrums in Perth last month.

  • Iain Payten

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/concussion-crisis-1n2z