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Joel Jeffrey to get brain scan before AFL draft in world-first concussion research – ABC News
A concussion expert says the chance to examine Joel Jeffrey’s brain as his career progresses is an exciting change from looking at the impact on players’ brains…
Northern Territory product Joel Jeffrey is set to become the first footballer to get a brain scan before his playing career starts in an attempt to track any damage from concussions.
Key points:
- The Suns, who are expected to recruit Jeffrey, have agreed to allow intensive brain profiling of the 18-year-old
- A number of AFL players have retired early due to concussions
- One expert says tracking the effects of pro football in real time, rather than after the fact, could be a game changer
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