More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case A landmark concussion class action against the AFL has been expanded, with more ex-players suing their former clubs for damages. AAP · Mar 25
AFL concussion report from 1993 central to class action A major concussion class action against the AFL relies on a medical report from the code in the '90s, as new details of Max Rooke's injuries were revealed. AAP · Dec 7, 2023
Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits Former AFL players, including Ty Zantuck, Liam Picken and Max Rooke, may have their concussion damage lawsuits against the league and clubs brought together. AAP · Jun 14, 2023
Why sports stars get less support than other injured workers – and how we can fix it Inadequate, inequitable, and in some cases possibly in breach of workers’ compensation laws. That’s how bad the current insurance arrangements are for Australia’s professional sports people, who get less support for long-term injuries than other workers, and less support than if they’d been playing in New Zealand. The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023
Former Geelong player Max Rooke had '20 to 30' concussions during his career, according to AFL class action writ Legal documents lodged with the Victorian Supreme Court outline the extent of concussions and their aftermath for Geelong dual premiership player Max Rooke, who is leading a group of more than 60 former players in a class action against the AFL. ABC News · Mar 14, 2023
Class action launched against AFL over concussions Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over concussion damage to former players over a near 40-year period. The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023
Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years. AAP · Mar 14, 2023