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Australian Medical Association supports concussion passport for contact sports after death of SA footballer

Antonio Loiacono died on the weekend after an on-field collision during a match between Birdwood and Gumeracha. (Instagram: lowey.jnr)

The peak body for doctors has supported the idea of a concussion passport for athletes who play contact sports after the death of a South Australian footballer at the weekend.

Birdwood player Antonio Loiacono, 20, died on Sunday after an on-field collision during a Hills Football League match.

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