Concussion crisis
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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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
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
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
‘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
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
‘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
- Four Points
- AFL 2025
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
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
- Opinion
- Australian cricket
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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