Geelong's Jake Kolodjashnij forced into medical retirement after concussion waiver saga
- Posted Tue 29 Sep 2026 at 4:39pmTue 29 Sep 2026 at 4:39pmJake Kolodjashnij has been medically retired due to concussion.
- (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Michael Willson)Geelong premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij has been medically retired due to concussion.
- Kolodjashnij was the player who signed a secret waiver in his Geelong contract in 2024, requiring him to take all legal responsibility for future brain trauma so he could keep playing at the club.
Unverified
- Posted Tue 29 Sep 2026 at 4:39pmTue 29 Sep 2026 at 4:39pmJake Kolodjashnij has been medically retired due to concussion.
- (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Michael Willson)Geelong premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij has been medically retired due to concussion.
- Kolodjashnij was the player who signed a secret waiver in his Geelong contract in 2024, requiring him to take all legal responsibility for future brain trauma so he could keep playing at the club.
Sources: ABC Australia