‘Wish we weren’t here’: AFL chief on ‘complex’ concussion saga that ex-Cats president says ‘went too far’
The AFL is investigating the Geelong Cats over a controversial secret concussion waiver agreement signed with player Jake Kolodjashnij in 2024. AFL Commission Chairman Craig Drummond is facing calls to resign due to his previous role as Geelong president when the deal was struck.
Why it matters
The scandal raises significant questions about player safety, legal liability, and governance standards in professional sports leagues.
AFL TEAMS GEELONG-CATS Geelong in crisis as AFL chief addresses ‘complex’ concussion saga that ex-Cats president says ‘went too far’ Cats in crisis with concussion bombshell | 01:28 Ben Cotton from Fox Sports @ben_cotton15 August 8th, 2026 6:46 pm The AFL is still seeking answers from Geelong for the “very complex” Jake Kolodjashnij situation before it can reach conclusions including a potential sanction.
AFL chairman and ex-Geelong president Craig Drummond has apologised for the waiver agreement with Kolodjashnij that “went too far” in the handling of the Cats defender’s concussion issues.
The Cats struck a secret agreement with Kolodjashnij two years ago to exonerate the club from all legal responsibility for future brain trauma after he faced a concussion panel.
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