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Jack Snape

Carlton fined $75,000 for mishandling of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode

Carlton coach Michael Voss and Elijah Hollands at the MCG after the Blues’ loss to Collingwood in round six.
Blues coach Michael Voss and Elijah Hollands after the Collingwood game. Carlton will donate their fine to mental health group Headspace. Photograph: James Wiltshire/AFL Photos/Getty Images

The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for not removing Elijah Hollands from the field while he was experiencing a mental health episode during round six against Collingwood.

Hollands appeared to be acting erratically during the match at the MCG, and was admitted to hospital for treatment several days later.

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