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Liz Hobday

Zantuck says Tigers failed on head injury

Ty Zantuck says he has severe back and neck pain, a major depressive disorder, anxiety and PTSD. (AAP)

Former Richmond hardman Ty Zantuck claims the AFL club didn't have a system for properly managing head injuries, leaving him with suspected brain degeneration from repeated concussions.

Zantuck, who was drafted in 2000 and played with the Tigers until 2004, is suing the club over a chronic and debilitating back injury but has broadened his claim to include the effects of on-field concussions.

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