Former AFLPA chief urges Senate probe into Geelong's hidden concussion waiver
Joel Bowden, former AFLPA leader, says Geelong should be sanctioned and calls for a Senate committee to examine a secret concussion waiver signed by a player.
Bowden called the undisclosed waiver unacceptable and "absolutely outrageous," arguing the club exploited a player. He demanded an independent Senate hearing to investigate the secret agreement and warned the AFLPA to act more like a union, protecting vulnerable athletes and avoiding excessive closeness to the AFL.
Why it matters
The claim raises concerns about player safety and could trigger regulatory action against AFL clubs.
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