West Coast have become the first club to proactively tackle the threat of concussion and its
legal and financial implications by recommending their players take out personal trauma
insurance.
AFL great Gary Ablett Sr has revealed he is suffering from brain damage as a result of multiple concussions suffered during his illustrious career.
A ferocious debate has started over the playing future of Paddy McCartin after the Sydney defender suffered yet another concussion injury during the team’s clash with Port Adelaide on Saturday night.
After concussions ended his run in the AFL, Brad Sheppard moved to the Kimberley for a new career and lifestyle.
Former Geelong star Max Rooke will be lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against the AFL, brought by players who claim to have been permanently damaged by concussions and other head knocks.
The lawyer representing Western Bulldogs premiership player Liam Picken in his concussion civil suit believes increased focus on concussion means more former players will consider legal action if their livelihoods had been impacted by head knocks.