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AFL introduce training limits over concussion concerns

AFL clubs will be held to a weekly limit for contact training as part of a new framework introduced to reduce head injuries for the upcoming pre-season.

AAP · Sep 7

From the Pocket: Footy faces an existential threat in CTE. The AFL’s words are wholly inadequate

Nick Lowden’s story highlights the question being asked by parents and players on whether Australian football is inherently unsafe

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1

I’ve seen the brain damage contact sports can cause – we all need to take concussion and CTE more seriously

Concussion in sport continues to make headlines, whether it be class actions, young men flocking to the highly violent “RunIt” activity or debate about whether Australian rules football should remove the “bump” once and for all.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025

Court hears of footballer Shane Tuck’s ‘unrelenting’ distress in years prior to his death

Sister of former AFL player, who suffered chronic brain trauma associated with contact sport, says her brother’s brain ‘was rotting away’ before he took his own life

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023

Boxing has ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to concussion and lacks CTE prevention strategies, Shane Tuck inquiry told

Victorian boxing regulator says treatment of head injuries should ‘be based on medical assessments of individuals and their capability to heal’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023

AFL should limit ‘full contact practice’ to cut brain risk, Shane Tuck inquest told

US expert tells long-delayed hearing into death of former Richmond player that NFL has achieved ‘dramatic’ reduction in head impacts

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Former footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck heard voices and had mental health concerns for years, an inquest into his death has been told.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits

Former AFL players, including Ty Zantuck, Liam Picken and Max Rooke, may have their concussion damage lawsuits against the league and clubs brought together.

AAP · Jun 14, 2023

Danny Frawley's family calls on AFL to act quickly on CTE as Senate concussion inquiry continues

The family of late AFL player Danny Frawley, who suffered from CTE, urges the league to take immediate action to prevent the neurodegenerative disease among its participants.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

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RBA governor welcomes review of central bank as treasurer announces all 51 recommendations will be implemented

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023