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Justin Chadwick

RARE PHOTOS: Afl brings in 21 day concussion protocol at local level | Vintage Vibes

Melbourne player Angus Brayshaw was forced to retire from the AFL after a series of head knocks. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The AFL has retained its 12-day concussion policy for 2024, but players outside of the elite men's and women's competitions will have to abide by a new 21-day protocol.

The league unveiled its updated return-to-play concussion protocols on Wednesday, and the news is especially big for those playing at community level.

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