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Former draftee slams AFL over concussion plight

Two years after he had to retire from the AFL without playing a senior game, Aiden O'Driscoll has gone into detail about the effects of his concussion.

AAP · Sep 30

'Light the fire': Brayshaw urges Dockers to use pain

Andrew Brayshaw wants Fremantle to use grand final heartbreak to their advantage in pursuit of the club's first AFL premiership next season.

AAP · Sep 26

A secret waiver but no punishment: the AFL’s concussion conundrum just got murkier

Just when you thought the Australian Football League’s (AFL) management of concussion could not get murkier, news arrived yesterday the Geelong Football Club required a player with a history of concussions to sign a letter waiving their legal rights with respect to any future brain trauma.

The Conversation · Aug 7

Concussion injuries remain key issue for AFL, AFLW

The latest injury reports for the AFL and AFLW detail the extent of the concussion issue, while ACL ruptures remain the biggest problem for the women's league.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Dockers bid to clear Fyfe for crunch clash with Bombers

Fremantle will head to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night in a bid to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking.

AAP · Jul 29, 2024

Goodwin buoyed by younger Dees' form in AFL finals race

Trent Rivers led a strong contribution from Melbourne's young stars in a 54-point hammering of West Coast, giving coach Simon Goodwin cause for optimism.

AAP · Jul 7, 2024

Unwilling villain Brayden Maynard ready for 200th game

Polarising Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard admits he doesn't like being hated by opposition fans but being loved by his teammates is more important.

AAP · Jun 12, 2024

Magpies' Maynard thrives amid boos and off-field stress

Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard had off-field matters to deal with ahead of the inevitable boos from Melbourne fans on Monday.

AAP · Jun 10, 2024

Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle

There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

Moore brushes May comments, tips hot Big Freeze clash

Collingwood and Melbourne will resume their rivalry in the annual Big Freeze contest, both desperate for a win after sliding out of the top eight.

AAP · Jun 5, 2024