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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

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‘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
Andrew Dillon has defended his leadership team at the AFL.

Dillon defends his leadership team, says Bailey Smith’s ‘nose beers’ post was no laughing matter

Andrew Dillon was speaking at the unveiling of a new $54 million package to help compensate past players for severe injuries that hamper their future earnings.

  • Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
Ryan Satterthwaite died after suffering a serious head injury on Sunday in a Runit Straight challenge.

New Zealand teenager dies playing ‘run it straight’ viral challenge

The 19-year-old was reportedly taking part in a social media craze in which players compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear.

  • Nadine Roberts and Poppy Clark
Mark “Butch” Robinson, whose jaw was broken in the 1985 Hampden League grand final.

‘We don’t know’: The harrowing question facing footballers from the AFL to the bush

Footballers involved in one of football’s most violent country grand finals wonder if their current health challenges are linked to the head knocks they copped across their careers.

  • Peter Hanlon
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Jeremy McGovern of the Eagles looks on during the round eight AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium, on May 03, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Concussions could force Eagles premiership star to retire

West Coast veteran Jeremy McGovern could be forced into retirement because of concussion issues amid a slow recovery from his latest head knock.

  • Joanna Guelas
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The 1985 Hampden League grand final is known as the bloodbath.

‘The most scared I’ve been’: The future AFL stars caught up in a football ‘bloodbath’

Wayne Schwass, wearing a bicycle helmet at the insistence of his mother, couldn’t understand the violence erupting around him. The most arresting photograph was taken after the siren, of three-year-old Jonathan Brown on the dais.

  • Peter Hanlon
Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs is seen with a possum skin ball pre-game.

Despite everything that went wrong over summer, this could be the year of the Dogs

The Bulldogs have a strut up, and there’s no reason they can’t go all the way given their depth of talent, balance and the calmness that has infused the club and its coach.

  • Michael Gleeson
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Victory at a cost: McKay suffers fourth head knock in five years, Kemp has suspected Achilles injury

Michael Voss’ Blues are finally on the board in season 2025, but they walked off Adelaide Oval with some serious injury concerns.

  • Steve Barrett
Will Pucovski in the SCG nets just prior to his only Test match appearance to date, in January 2021.

Pucovski may face an uneven playing pitch when it comes to compensation

If Will Pucovski attempts to claim workers’ compensation after retiring due to the impacts of concussions he could find it tough to receive any financial recompense.

  • Darren Kane

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