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
Star responds to the AFL's racism duty of care denial An Indigenous AFL star, part of a class action against the code over claims he suffered injuries from repeated racist abuse, says the league's defence "hurts". AAP · Nov 21, 2025
'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL. AAP · Mar 3, 2025
Closure for patients as Monash IVF settles for $56m Monash IVF has agreed to a $56 million settlement over a landmark class action regarding the destruction of embryos during non-invasive genetic screening. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
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
Racism class action launched against AFL by former footballers Phil Krakouer and at least six others claim the league failed to protect them from racial vilification The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 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
Gary Ablett Sr to sue AFL, Geelong and Hawthorn clubs over concussion claims Geelong legend joins more than 60 AFL players now seeking compensation for head knock issues The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023
Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL 'for millions' An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing. AAP · Apr 17, 2023
‘Struggles daily’: Gary Ablett sues AFL over brain damage Gary Ablett Sr, one of the greatest players in AFL history, is suing the AFL and his former clubs for allegedly failing to protect him from brain damage. The New Daily · Apr 17, 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
AFL says players’ health paramount after Liam Picken legal action over concussion Sporting body and Western Bulldogs say they are yet to be notified of premiership player’s claims he flagged his health concerns with them The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023
AFL concussion class action planned, with Melbourne law firm set to launch case for compensation in Victorian Supreme Court Australia's AFL is set to follow in the footsteps of the NFL, facing a major class action over concussion, with a Melbourne law firm saying it has spoken to "numerous" former men's and women's players suffering from the effects of brain injuries. ABC News · Feb 26, 2023
Monash IVF Group's 'inaccurate' genetic test potentially robbed these women of viable embryos IVF is big business in Australia. But in the quest to innovate, one company may have gone too far. ABC News · Apr 22, 2022