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AFL’s 12-day concussion rule not long enough Concussed footballers could be sidelined for longer after brain scans showed the enforced 12-day lay-off might not be enough. Health by Grant McArthur and Michael Warner 30th Apr 2021 10:25 AM Premium Content Subscriber only Scans of injured footballers' brains have revealed many are still damaged two weeks after suffering knocks to the head. The finding by top Melbourne scientists suggests the AFL's new 12-day concussion stand-down rule - which has also been adopted by all...

AFL’s 12-day concussion rule not long enough Concussed footballers could be sidelined for longer after brain scans showed the enforced 12-day lay-off might not be enough. Health by Grant McArthur and Michael Warner 30th Apr 2021 10:25 AM Premium Content Subscriber only Scans of injured footballers' brains have revealed many are still damaged two weeks after suffering knocks to the head. The finding by top Melbourne scientists suggests the AFL's new 12-day concussion stand-down rule - which has also been adopted by all...

David Swallow falls to the ground after being concussed in a tackle. News by Michael Warner Premium Content Subscriber only Concussed AFL players will be sidelined for at least one match under a major overhaul of the game's policing of head knocks. Under current guidelines, concussed players are able to play seven days after a knock if they pass medical assessments. The lay off period will now be extended beyond 10 days. It means a player knocked out in a preliminary final would miss the Grand Final. David Swallow falls to the ground after being concu...

David Swallow falls to the ground after being concussed in a tackle. News by Michael Warner Premium Content Subscriber only Concussed AFL players will be sidelined for at least one match under a major overhaul of the game's policing of head knocks. Under current guidelines, concussed players are able to play seven days after a knock if they pass medical assessments. The lay off period will now be extended beyond 10 days. It means a player knocked out in a preliminary final would miss the Grand Final. David Swallow falls to the ground after being concu...