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Oliver Caffrey and Anna Harrington

BIZARRE: Bulldogs coach speaks on bombshell concussion case | Mind Blowing Facts

Jake Kolodjashnij has identified himself as the player who signed a unique contract with Geelong. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

Geelong has been handed a belated 'please explain' notice from the AFL after initially avoiding sanction over its controversial secret deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij, a player with a history of concussions.

In 2024, Geelong struck a secret agreement with Kolodjashnij, who on Friday evening identified himself as the player in question, whereby he took on legal responsibility for future brain trauma in a bid to exonerate the club and its medical staff from court action down the line.

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