Roos stun Dogs to blow wildcard wide open, outrage over Cats saga

What it is about

Who published it, and when

How it spread - 17 original reports

1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)08:30first to reportedited after publishing ×2
     Roos stun Dogs to blow wildcard wide open, outrage over Cats saga

     previouslyLive: Roos stun Dogs to blow wildcard wide open, outrage over Cats saga

     North Melbourne ends a seven-year drought against the Western Bulldogs, as the AFL's decision not to sanction Geelong over a concussion waiver leads to more questions than answers.

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

   3 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)00:00
     Dogs coach says he would have signed concussion waiver to keep playing

     Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge gives his view on concussion in the AFL following revelations of Geelong putting a waiver into a player's contract.

   • ABC News (Australia)04:01
     Ex-AFLPA boss calls for independent tribunal over Cats concussion waiver

     Former AFLPA chief and Tigers player Joel Bowden calls for a Senate committee hearing into the secret waiver involving a Geelong player with concussion history, calling the move "gambling with a young person's health and safety".

   • ABC News (Australia)21:35
     AFL issues Cats a 'please explain' over defender's concussion contract

     Geelong is finally issued a 'please explain' over its controversial concussion contract with premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij.

3. Sat, 8 August 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)02:50
     AFL chair apologises for his part in Cats concussion contract saga

     AFL Commission chairman Craig Drummond issues a statement apologising for his part in the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion contract saga.

   • afl.com.au11:45
     Scott says he kept 'at arm's length' from Cats' concussion waiver

     The Geelong coach says he doesn't have enough information to comment on this week's revelations

4. Sun, 9 August 2026

   1 report
   • inverelltimes.com.au09:23
     Cats chief defends controversial concussion deal

     Geelong will hold a board meeting in the wake of revelations that they had done a secret concussion...

5. Mon, 10 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)03:24
     Geelong Cats board holds crisis meeting over concussion deal

     Geelong is about to reply to the AFL's please explain as the Cats brace for a potential massive penalty over the secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij.

6. Tue, 11 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)09:24
     Cats confirm Kolodjashnij unavailable to play amid concussion waiver saga

     Geelong confirms Jake Kolodjashnij will not be available for selection at VFL or AFL level this weekend as the spotlight continues to shine on the club over the controversial secret concussion waiver in his contract.

7. Wed, 12 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)03:09
     'Right to privacy': Scott speaks as Geelong concussion saga continues

     Chris Scott says he understands there is a "savage" desire for information around the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion contract.

8. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)19:43
     Long careers increase risk of brain damage, but is informed consent enough?

     As debate rages over Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij's controversial concussion waiver, what is the answer for players being exposed to potential brain damage in contact sports?

9. Wed, 26 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)06:33
     Giants star Toby Greene opens up on his AFL future

     GWS captain Toby Greene admits he "couldn't give a f*** about facilities" as he prepares to meet Geelong about a potential move to the Cats.

10. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)03:33
      AFL hits Geelong with monster fine over concussion waiver scandal

      The AFL hands down its penalty after a meeting between the commission and Geelong regarding Jake Kolodjashnij's now-controversial contract.

    • Channel News Asia05:35
      Australian Rules-Geelong fined $100,000 for concussion waiver with player
11. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:45
      AFL in bind over future concussion insurance for players

      The Geelong concussion waiver raises serious concerns about how the AFL will insure players who suffer traumatic brain injuries.

12. Mon, 31 August 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)05:39
      Cats claim they are not distracted by concussion controversy

      Cats midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the club's concussion saga has not been a distraction for the players as they prepare for an elimination final against the Blues.

13. Tue, 1 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)03:41
      Cats coach speaks for first time since club's concussion fine

      Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he is unsure if Jake Kolodjashnij will play for the Cats again following the club's concussion saga.