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AFL nearly doubles amount of time on sidelines for concussed players under new guidelines – Fox Sports
The AFL has nearly doubled the amount of time players will spend on the sidelines if they suffer a concussion, as part of a considerable update to the league’s…
AFL or AFLW players must now be sidelined for a minimum of 12 days if they are concussed, an increase from the previously enforced seven days.
Under the new protocol, all players who suffer a concussion are set to miss at least one match and potentially more depending on clinical symptoms.
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