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What is the process of an athlete being ‘medically retired’ due to concussion?

  • Written by Annette Greenhow, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Bond University

In recent years, a growing number of professional athletes are medically retiring from sport, particularly in some of Australia’s most popular football codes.

In April, Collingwood player Nathan Murphy, 24, medically retired due to advice about his concussion history. He follows 28-year-old Angus Brayshaw as another high-profile, mid-career...

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