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Lions cop whopping fine for ‘non-deliberate’ concussion protocol breach during AFLW GF

The Brisbane Lions have been slapped with a $20,000 fine after breaching the league’s concussion guidelines during their 17-point AFLW grand final win over North Melbourne in December. The sanction for the “non-deliberate” breach stems from an incident involving forward Sophie Conway. With about three… Read More »Lions cop whopping fine for ‘non-deliberate’ concussion protocol breach during AFLW GF

‘Doesn’t do anyone any favours’: Pies CEO slams News Corp criticism of defender’s return from concussion

Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly has slammed “sensationalist” reporting around Magpies defender Nathan Murphy returning to football after another concussion. Murphy, 24, was cleared to continue his AFL career after suffering his most recent concussion during the Magpies’ grand-final win last September. The premiership player… Read More »‘Doesn’t do anyone any favours’: Pies CEO slams News Corp criticism of defender’s return from concussion