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Concussion researcher claims AFL hindered two-year research project into players’ health

Associate Prof Alan Pearce says he signed a $60,000 contract with league for tests on retired players but believes the AFL hindered his research’s progress for nearly 18 months

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2022

The AFL, the concussion doctor and the groundbreaking brain study that never appeared

In 2014 the AFL announced a study into brain injuries in players. No report has ever been published and the league is unable to answer questions

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022