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Oliver Caffrey and Anna Harrington

Players want AFL to abolish sub amid concussion debate

Carlton are expecting the all clear from the AFL over their handling of Harry McKay's head knock. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The AFL is facing pressure to abolish the substitute, with the players' association backing Essendon coach Brad Scott's call to help ease pressure on doctors making concussion assessments.

It comes after three clubs were issued with please explains by the AFL following incidents relating to head injury assessments last weekend.

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