Concussion

Following expert advice from the AFL’s medical concussion panel, Murphy has announced he’ll retire from professional football.

Concussion rules in Australia have been strengthened under a new guideline tailored to junior and community sport.

Who is Shane Tuck? The former Richmond player who died in 2020 was the subject of a coronial investigation.

AIHW found head injuries resulted in 142,000 hospital admissions – the equivalent of one admission every four minutes.

Tougher concussion protocols could be introduced for major sporting codes after a Senate inquiry called for better regulations to limit head injuries, especially for children.

NRL enforces 11-day concussion ban, enhancing player safety amidst AFL lawsuit concerns.

At least seven former men’s and women’s players are suing the AFL over the concussion injuries sustained while playing.