Concussions in Sport: A Flicker of Progress Amidst Desperation The Australian Football League (AFL) has long been a bastion of physicality, where bone crunching tackles and high speed collisions are an intrinsic part of the game.
However, behind the scenes, the toll on players' health is becoming increasingly apparent.
Veteran Bulldogs player Tom Liberatore's recent comments about his own battles with head injuries have brought attention to the very real risks faced by athletes in contact sports.