Geelong Cats Board Convenes Amid Concussion Deal Controversy

The Geelong Cats board held an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of a secret concussion agreement with player Jake Kolodjashnij. This meeting comes as the club prepares to respond to the AFL's request for clarification regarding the deal.

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield acknowledged the club's missteps but defended CEO Steve Hocking during the crisis. The board's meeting on Monday aimed to formulate a response to the AFL, which is expected to be submitted by the end of Tuesday, August 11.

Pressure has increased on Geelong since the revelation of the agreement, which allowed Kolodjashnij to assume legal responsibility for any future brain injuries. The club's president, Grant McCabe, expressed the organization's commitment to player care and support, while Hocking and chairman Craig Drummond faced scrutiny over their roles in the situation.