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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Melissa Davey, Stephanie Convery and Emma Kemp

AFL to launch review of concussion expert Paul McCrory’s work following plagiarism claims

AFL headquarters
The AFL is to independently review work of concussion expert Dr Paul McCrory. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP

The AFL is launching a comprehensive and independent review of the work and advice of concussion doctor Paul McCrory who for years treated and diagnosed athletes suffering concussions and other serious head injuries.

The AFL told Guardian Australia the review would be undertaken after the league was unable to answer key questions posed to it about concussion research McCrory was said to have led for the governing body, or the evidence he used to inform concussion policies.

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