The Australian Football League (AFL) has announced significant changes to its concussion protocols across all levels of Australian football for the 2024 season, including a 21-day stand down period for community football. AFL CEO Andrew Dillon confirmed that St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster's seven-week suspension will set a new precedent for players attempting risky maneuvers such as bumps and smothers. Additionally, North Melbourne's Alastair Clarkson has been sanctioned with a huge fine and a suspended two-match ban following an incident during the AAMI Community Series, particularly for his inappropriate outburst concerning Jimmy Webster.
North Melbourne Alastair Clarkson has been slapped with a huge fine and a suspended two-match ban from the AFL after his ‘highly inappropriate’ Jimmy Webster outburst > https://t.co/zgbSVAEYKe https://t.co/kCtkET7Vcf
Alastair Clarkson has been sanctioned for an incident that occurred during the AAMI Community Series. https://t.co/dpeGEN0Iiw
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has confirmed the seven-week suspension imposed on St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster will set a precedent for AFL players attempign risky bumps and smothers signalling a new norm for disciplinary actions. https://t.co/aiy7C6mADm
AFL tightens concussion rules amid 21-day stand down period for community football https://t.co/J9FO6Hl4rB
The AFL has made changes to its concussion protocols across all levels of Australian football ahead of the 2024 season. https://t.co/AuiiP0Uc3f