AFL players to join Victorian class action seeking compensation for concussion

Melbourne law firm will launch multi-million dollar case against AFL after ‘numerous’ male and female players suffered head injuries

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Dozens of Australian Football League players who suffered concussion are expected to join a landmark class action in Victoria seeking millions of dollars in compensation.

A Melbourne law firm is preparing to launch the case against the AFL in the supreme court after “numerous” male and female players sustained head injuries while playing.

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