The AFL's Concussion Conundrum: A Culture of Oversight? The Australian Football League (AFL) has long touted its commitment to player safety.
However, a recent controversy surrounding Geelong's handling of concussion waivers for Jake Kolodjashnij raises questions about the league's culture of oversight.
At the heart of the matter is a $140,000 fine levied against the Cats after an independent review found that they had failed to lodge a waiver with the league as required by rules.