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From AFLW to roller derby, experts say its time to take concussion in women’s sport seriously – ABC News
Sportswomen are at higher risk of concussion than male athletes, experts say, and the effects of concussion in women tend to be more severe. So what needs to change?…
When the Crows chase their third AFLW premiership on Saturday, captain Chelsea Randall will be watching from the sidelines.
A concussion from a collision during last week’s preliminary final left her ruled out of the match.
It’s a bitter sweet way to end a season but as Sarah McCarthy knows, a concussion can have much longer consequences
In 2016, Sarah was the jammer for her Sydney roller derby team, skating at high speed in the league’s Grand Final, aiming to get past the opposition and score points.
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