JOURNAL ARTICLE

Australian Court Dismisses, In Part, Concussion Claim Against AFL.

  • Published In: Professional Sports & the Law, 2026, v. 17, n. 1. P. 15 1 of 2

  • Database: SPORTDiscus with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

The article reports on the dismissal made by the Victorian Supreme Court on a concussion class action lawsuit led by an Australian rules football player Max Rooke against the Australian Football League (AFL) and Geelong Football Club. Topics include background on the lawsuit, specific ruling by the court, and finding of the court on the specific Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) allegations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Professional Sports & the Law. 2026/01, Vol. 17, Issue 1, p15
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192140210

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