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A leading AFL brain injury campaigner has urged the league to prevent players who have sustained three concussions from entering into long-term contracts.
This proposal comes in light of Western Bulldogs superstar Tom Liberatore's recent concussion, marking at least his fifth head injury and leaving his AFL career at a crossroads as he takes indefinite leave following the bloody incident.
In 2017, Liberatore was quickly back on the field after a concussion, a practice that was common until the AFL mandated a minimum 12-day recovery period in 2021. Despite the new rule, Liberatore has faced four concussions in his last 22 games.
There's also concern over Tim English, another player with a significant concussion history, who is being considered for a lengthy seven-season contract by the Bulldogs.
English's recent injuries and symptoms have raised questions about his long-term health.
Tom Liberatore of the Bulldogs is on indefinite leave after a long series of concussions
Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy was re-signed by the club but had to retire because of repeated head knocks
Melbourne Demons star Angus Brayshaw was another player that had to retire prematurely
The AFL is set to introduce definitive guidelines on salary cap exemptions for medically retired players, following concerns highlighted by the case of Melbourne Demons star Angus Brayshaw was medically retired from the game at just 28.
Peter Jess represents a group
