AFL to limit contact training in bid to reduce concussion and head trauma
- Posted Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 2:56pmMon 7 Sep 2026 at 2:56pmBoth AFL and AFLW players will be restricted on how much contact they can have during training sessions from next year.
- (Getty Images: Albert Perez)In short: The AFL is set to introduce weekly limits to contact training in both the men's and women's competitions from 2027.
- All clubs will be required to audit contact training and provide vision of sessions to the AFL upon request.
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- Posted Mon 7 Sep 2026 at 2:56pmMon 7 Sep 2026 at 2:56pmBoth AFL and AFLW players will be restricted on how much contact they can have during training sessions from next year.
- (Getty Images: Albert Perez)In short: The AFL is set to introduce weekly limits to contact training in both the men's and women's competitions from 2027.
- All clubs will be required to audit contact training and provide vision of sessions to the AFL upon request.
Sources: ABC Australia