Concussions and Conciliation: The AFL's Fumbled Response to Player Safety The Australian Football League (AFL) has been at the center of a concussion controversy, with Geelong fined $140,000 for failing to inform the league about a waiver in Jake Kolodjashnij's contract.
Cats midfielder Tom Atkins dismissed concerns that the scandal was distracting his team as they prepared for their elimination final against Carlton.
At first glance, business seems to be as usual in the AFL teams downplaying controversies and players speaking out of both sides of their mouths.