The AFL has not ruled out tightening and clarifying its stance on concussion and brain trauma after the AFL appeals board overturned Patrick Cripps’ two-match ban for rough conduct. | Pierik_AgeSport
Amid claims from prominent commentator David King that the game “never been more lost than what we are right now”,
However, appeals board chairperson Murray Kellam overturned the decision, declaring the findings of the jury had been unreasonable, while there had also been an error in law by tribunal chairperson, Jeff Gleeson. Cripps’ counsel, Christopher Townshend QC, claimed there had been “a denial of natural justice” as the jury had not been directed correctly before they debated a verdict.
Callum Ah Chee left the field and was found to have concussion after his collision with Patrick Cripps.The league has strengthened its concussion protocols recently, fearing a class action from disgruntled former players impacted by head knocks.one of the leading contenders to replace Gillon McLachlan as league chief
King, the two-time North Melbourne premiership player and a long-time concussion advocate, said the ruling was bewildering. Carlton coach Michael Voss said the decision was “clearly good news”, for the Blues now had their captain for the crucial final two rounds, with the team battling to hold on to a finals berth.
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