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Geelong fined $140,000 over secret Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver

AFL sanctions Cats for failing to lodge variation to player’s contractAndrew Dillon says league would not accept same deal lodged todayA schism has emerged at the top of the AFL over whether clubs can avoid future liability for head injuries, despite the league fining Geelong $140,000 for failing to lodge the concussion waiver signed by defender Jake Kolodjashnij.The Cats sanction was made of two parts, including $100,000 for failing to inform the AFL of a change to Kolodjashnij’s contract, previously described as a “waiver” by AFL Commission chair and former Cats president Craig Drummond. Continue reading...