Geelong Fined $100K Over Concussion Waiver

The Cats were sanctioned by the league for their "mistakes" in managing head injury risks with a vulnerable player. The fine stems from the club's failure to inform the AFL of a change to Kolodjashnij's contract, which was previously described as a "waiver" by AFL Commission chair Craig Drummond. playerbros.org

Despite the punishment, the league clarified that it found no issue with clubs seeking to mitigate their legal exposure through negotiations with players, even those with a history of concussion symptoms. The findings clear a path for waivers to be implemented in future.