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Jack Snape

Geelong forced to scrap secret deal with AFL player with history of concussion

Geelong fans show their colours
Geelong are under scrutiny after a deal was reportedly done with a Cats player that required him to assume liability for all future concussion. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP

The AFL says it did not approve a deal between Geelong and one of their players – who had suffered a history of concussion – that would allow them to keep playing if the club was protected from future liabilities.

No penalties have been handed to Geelong but the Cats were forced to scrap the arrangement with their unnamed player on Thursday after it had been widely criticised by the AFL Players’ Association, former players and coaches.

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