Cats claim they are not distracted by concussion controversy ahead of AFL elimination final
Geelong Cats players maintain they are focused on their upcoming AFL elimination final against Carlton, despite a $140,000 fine issued to the club regarding a concussion waiver in a player's contract. Midfielder Tom Atkins stated the team is not distracted by the administrative controversy.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about player welfare and contract transparency in professional sports, which are critical issues for league governance.
The Cats face the Blues in an elimination final at the MCG on Friday night. ( Getty Images/AFL Photos: Mark Nolan )
Geelong's Tom Atkins says the players are only focused on Friday night's elimination final against Carlton.
The Cats were fined $140,000 for failing to officially inform the AFL about the concussion waiver in Jake Kolodjashnij's contract.
ABC Sport will live blog each match in the AFL finals series.
Link copied Share Share article Geelong midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the club's concussion saga has not been a distraction for the players as they prepare for Friday night's elimination final against Carlton at the MCG.
The Cats were last week fined $140,000 for failing to officially inform the AFL about the concussion waiver in Jake Kolodjashnij's contract .
The AFL hands down its penalty after a meeting between the commission and Geelong regarding Jake Kolodjashnij's now-controversial contract.
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