The AFL is implementing stricter concussion protocols, including a mandatory 21-day stand-down period for community footballers after a concussion. This ruling may also extend to requiring all players to wear helmets. St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster's seven-week suspension is setting a new disciplinary precedent in the AFL.
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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
All footballers who suffer a concussion in competitions other than the AFL and AFLW will be required to miss at least 21 days after the AFL introduced a mandatory minimum three-week return to play protocol. https://t.co/4BIJrT4z4X
The AFL has made changes to its concussion protocols across all levels of Australian football ahead of the 2024 season. https://t.co/AuiiP0Uc3f
The AFL’s concussion crackdown could extend to community football with a landmark ruling being considered to make every player wear a helmet > https://t.co/p0tYnwxq15 https://t.co/1RtuqmyC55