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Injury substitution, not just concussion, all but certain for 2021 AFL season – The Age

AFL Commission approval is all that stands in the way of medical substitutes, not just concussion subs, being introduced for season 2021.

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AFL Commission approval is all that stands in the way of medical substitutes being introduced for season 2021.
Just two days from the start of the mens season, the AFLs football department, in consultation with senior coaches, has decided to introduce the rule that would allow an injured player to be replaced in the game by a 23rd man, according to sources familiar with rule change discussions.
Injury substitutes are set to be introduced for season 2021.Credit:Pat Scala
The player must be ruled…

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