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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Melissa Davey

AFL says it no longer works with concussion expert Dr Paul McCrory

Carlton’s Zac Williams injured in round 18 match against Collingwood in 2021
Carlton’s Zac Williams injured in round 18 match against Collingwood in 2021. Photograph: Hamish Blair/AAP

The AFL has confirmed that influential sports neurologist Dr Paul McCrory has not been a member of the league’s Concussion Scientific Committee or any other of its committees or groups working on concussion since 2021.

An AFL spokesperson said McCrory ceased to be involved with the league’s concussion committees or working groups in January 2021, and has not been involved in such a capacity with the league since.

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