INSANE: Jake kolodjashnij - The Real Truth

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

Geelong defender medically retired through concussion

Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashni, who signed a secret waiver in his contract with the Cats in 2024, has been medically retired due to concussion.

AAP · Sep 29

AFL boss calls for zero tolerance on players’ poor behaviour in wake of Swans scandal

The AFL Commission chair has declared players must abide by the competition’s high standards of behaviour or they will not have a place in the game

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8

Concussion saga not a distraction for finals-bound Cats

Cats midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the AFL club's concussion saga hasn't been a distraction, and he is thrilled to have Jake Kolodjashnij return to the club.

AAP · Aug 31

Geelong fined $140,000 over secret Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver

AFL sanctions Cats for failing to lodge variation to player’s contract while Andrew Dillon says league would not accept same deal lodged today

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

'Can't happen': Cats fine sparks AFL concussion review

Geelong have been fined $140,000 by the AFL, but an investigation found there was no intention to conceal Jake Kolodjashnij's concussion waiver.

AAP · Aug 27

From the Pocket: Geelong is a club that pushes its luck but the concussion story must not be buried

The Sydney Swans scandal was the last thing the AFL wanted, though it was convenient in terms of helping the Cats waiver saga fade away

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Kolodjashnij returns to training amid concussion saga

The Geelong player at the centre of the club's concussion saga has returned to training and could play in the Cats' VFL qualifying final this weekend.

AAP · Aug 25

Cats coach coy on concussion controversy

Geelong coach Chris Scott says the player at the centre of the AFL club's concussion controversy isn't expected to play at any level this weekend.

AAP · Aug 18

Cats coach 'not privy' to Kolodjashnij update

As Geelong await the AFL's findings on their concussion crisis, coach Chris Scott says he doesn't know whether Jake Kolodjashnij will be back playing next week.

AAP · Aug 15