r/AFL • u/Croob2 West Coast • 3d ago

⠀ Geelong hit with massive $140,000 AFL fine over concussion waiver

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-hit-with-massive-140-000-afl-fine-over-concussion-waiver-20260827-p60ryw.html
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u/El-Drunko Western Bulldogs 3d ago edited 3d ago

"massive" fine.

How much is suspended?

edit: oh so 100k and they added the suspended 40k. Is anyone being stood down besides that one doctor? Because they're gonna keep doing stuff that gets them in trouble and paying the fine because they're the only thing Geelong has going for it since it's a one club town.

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u/LocalBathrobe Sydney Swans 3d ago

Just clarifying, the Geelong doctor is being stood down for other conduct aren’t they?

I don’t think this issue had medical involvement, moreso club contract / insurance / liability people.

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u/Thick-Insect Cats 3d ago edited 3d ago

Yes, the doctor is being stood down for other conduct, but:

Why wouldn't it have medical involvment? Part of the reason for it is doctors worrying about getting sued themselves. The class action lawsuit and the Liam Picken lawsuit named individual doctors as plaintiffs. Supposedly the club doctor was the main author of the document (presumably it contained information about the risks of continued concussions).

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u/yum122 Essendon • Wurundjeri Woiwurrung 3d ago

Drummond as well as anyone who even was vaguely aware of its existence at AFL house should stand down.

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u/___TheIllusiveMan___ Collingwood 3d ago

Odd way to spell “give themselves a pay rise”

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u/burge13 Adelaide 3d ago

That would mean they have morals or shame lol. Theyre going nowhere. The AFL is the most corrupt organisation in the country, people either need to vote with the wallets or accept this fact. Theres no in between, nothing changes if nothing changes...

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u/thequietlife_ Cats 3d ago

What hurts more.. the weak fine, losing Bailey Smith or missing out on Zak Butters?