Geelong confirms Jake Kolodjashnij will not play VFL or AFL this weekend amid concussion waiver saga
- Posted Tue 11 Aug 2026 at 7:24pmTue 11 Aug 2026 at 7:24pmJake Kolodjashnij (R) played his 200th game for Geelong earlier this season - he will be unavailable for selection in round 23 amid controversy over a concussion waiver.
- (Getty Images: Quinn Rooney)In short:Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij will not play at either VFL or AFL level this weekend as he and the club continue to face the spotlight over the concussion waiver in his contract.
- Geelong had until the end of Tuesday to respond to the AFL's 'please explain' over the secret waiver, which was revealed last week but had not been lodged
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- Posted Tue 11 Aug 2026 at 7:24pmTue 11 Aug 2026 at 7:24pmJake Kolodjashnij (R) played his 200th game for Geelong earlier this season - he will be unavailable for selection in round 23 amid controversy over a concussion waiver.
- (Getty Images: Quinn Rooney)In short:Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashnij will not play at either VFL or AFL level this weekend as he and the club continue to face the spotlight over the concussion waiver in his contract.
- Geelong had until the end of Tuesday to respond to the AFL's 'please explain' over the secret waiver, which was revealed last week but had not been lodged
Sources: ABC Australia