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

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.