Geelong Avoids Sanction Over Player Concussion Deal The Australian Football League (AFL) has let Geelong off the hook for its secret arrangement with a player who had a history of concussions, requiring him to take on all legal responsibility for future brain trauma.
On the surface, this decision appears complex and unique, but it's hard not to see it as a slap in the face for those advocating for better concussion protocols and player welfare.
The deal between Geelong and the unnamed footballer was struck two years ago with the club providing a waiver that allowed the player to continue playing despite his medical history.