Craig Drummond Addresses Controversy Over Concussion Contract

Craig Drummond, the AFL Commission chairman and former president of Geelong, has publicly addressed his involvement in a controversial secret contract related to player Jake Kolodjashnij's concussion.

In recent days, both Drummond and Geelong faced criticism for negotiating the contract without informing the AFL or the AFL Players' Association. In his statement, Drummond emphasized that he would not participate in any discussions regarding potential penalties for the club.

He acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating that the welfare of Kolodjashnij was a primary concern during discussions involving the player, his family, and medical professionals. Drummond admitted that the club overstepped by including a waiver in the consent document, which will be removed, and recognized a failure in the process of submitting the agreement to the league.