The AFL has responded to the recommendations contained within the Finding of State Coroner, Judge John Cain following the inquest into the passing of Richmond player Shane Tuck.
The league is currently considering appointing independent doctors to attend all AFL and AFLW games to assist club doctors in the assessment of players, which is supported.
In addition, the AFL has already begun implementing:
AFL General Counsel Stephen Meade said: “The AFL Continues to invest in, and support, research into concussion and repeated head trauma, including supporting the use of instrumented mouthguards by players, encouraging brain donation, and investing in the AFL Brain Health Initiative longitudinal research program.
“On behalf of the AFL, we reiterate our deepest sympathies to the Tuck family on Shane's untimely passing in 2020 and their immense contribution to research into concussion and head trauma in Australian Football.”