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AFL concussion class action ‘probably not too far away’ – The Age
Concussion victim Sam Blease suggests a class action from former players is “probably not too far away” as the AFL reiterates that the health and safety of all past, present and future players was of paramount importance.
In the US, the NFL has paid out more than $500 million to former players as part of the leagues concussion redress scheme.
Former Melbourne and Geelong speedster Blease, 29, retired in 2015 following a concussion suffered while playing for the Cats VFL team.
Bleases symptoms are less prevalent than in previous years but he conceded he could have issues down the track.
Certainly for the first two or three years post me finishing up I was still dealing with issues related to memory and mood and…
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