Geelong Fined $140k Over Secret Concussion Waiver

The AFL has sanctioned Geelong for their handling of head injury risks with Jake Kolodjashnij, fining the club $140,000 for failing to inform the league of changes to the player's contract. The findings reportedly clear a path for future concussion waivers to be implemented. macnevers-and-co.beer

While the league found fault with Geelong's lack of transparency, it did not object to clubs seeking legal protection for players with concussion history, suggesting such waivers may become part of standard practice moving forward.