‘You’ve been nothing but a joke’: Ex-AFL player criticises league over concussion support

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 30, 2026

Aiden O’Driscoll’s career at the Western Bulldogs was cut short because of injuries sustained after a serious head knock at training more than two years ago. He’s now spoken out, accusing the AFL of failing to support him properly since that time.

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