AFL coaches float concussion substitute in meeting with league – ABC News

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says he supports the introduction of a concussion substitute for the 2021 AFL season.

• AFL coaches raised the idea of a concussion sub in a meeting with the league on Thursday
• Simpson said teams were already being “more cautious than ever” with concussed players
• The AFL has already introduced stricter concussion guidelines for the 2021 season

The idea of having a 23rd player in the squad as a substitute was raised in a call between coaches and the AFL on Thursday.
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