AFLPA found more players are hiding head knocks as the league moves away from the idea of having independent doctors at matches
AFLPA survey found more AFL and AFLW players did not report diagnosed or potential concussions in 2023 with concerns including the impact on selection.AFLPA survey found more AFL and AFLW players did not report diagnosed or potential concussions in 2023 with concerns including the impact on selection.players are admitting to hiding concussions, as the league’s ability to manage “the pre-eminent issue in the game” becomes increasingly tested.
“In our view there needs to be two areas of focus: making the game as safe as possible for current and future players, and supporting past players who are still suffering from the impacts of concussion sustained during their playing career,” Marsh said.
“We have got doctors at the clubs and I don’t think they need to be independent because have got the best interest of the players ,” Dillon told reporters on Monday. “That’s what they’re employed to do and that’s what they do.”AFL Doctors Association president Barry Rigby told the Herald Sun this week that independent doctors could work alongside their club-employed counterparts.
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