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Coaches’ concussion worry sparks push for 23rd player – AFL
The AFL is considering a request from some coaches for a substitute player to replace a concussed teammate in 2021
THE AFL is strongly considering a request from some coaches to use a substitute player to replace a concussed teammate in 2021 matches.
AFL.com.au has learnt that the initiative was one of many raised by coaches during an at-times tense meeting with AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan and football department boss Steve Hocking on Thursday morning, as part of the AFL’s wider approach to health and safety.
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