Concussion Waivers and Club Culture: The Geelong Fine Falls into a Larger Pattern The $140,000 fine levied against the Geelong Football Club is more than just a slap on the wrist for failing to lodge a concussion waiver in Jake Kolodjashnij's contract.
It's a symptom of a deeper issue within Australian Rules football culture – one that prioritizes winning at all costs over player safety.
The AFL investigation, led by James Peters KC, found Geelong's failure to lodge the document was an "oversight" rather than a deliberate attempt to conceal it.