AFL club Geelong given heavy fine for concussion waiver with player

AFL sanctions Cats for failing to lodge variation to player’s contract Andrew Dillon says league would not accept same deal lodged today A 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 concu

MELBOURNE, Aug 27 : The Australian Football League (AFL) has fined Geelong Cats A$140,000 ($100,500) for failing to notify the league about a variation to a player's contract which waived his legal rights over concussion.Geelong signed an "informed consent letter" with championship-winning player Jake Kolodjashnij two

The AFL have handed the Cats a significant financial penalty for not lodging their contract variation with Jake Kolodjashnij.

The AFL have handed the Cats a significant financial penalty for not lodging their contract variation with Jake Kolodjashnij.

The AFL hands down its penalty after a meeting between the commission and Geelong regarding Jake Kolodjashnij's now-controversial contract.