Concussions and Waivers: A Tainted Pact Between Clubs and Players The revelation about a secret concussion waiver agreement between Geelong Football Club and one of its players has left many in the sports community reeling.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge's candid admission that he would have signed such a waiver to continue playing underscores the complexities of concussion management in professional sports.
Beveridge's comments are telling, given growing awareness of long term effects of head injuries on athletes.