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Geelong Cats Under Scrutiny Over Concussion Deal

Geelong Cats have been identified as the AFL club under scrutiny for a reported secret deal with a concussed player requiring them to assume liability for future brain trauma.

The Geelong Cats have been named by multiple media outlets as the club behind a controversial agreement with a player who had suffered a history of concussion. The deal reportedly required the player to accept liability for future brain trauma in exchange for being allowed to continue playing.

The secret arrangement, which was first reported by The Herald Sun on Thursday, has been slammed by the AFL Players Association. The club has been contacted for comment but has not yet responded to the serious allegations. cricket-ipl.co.za