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"AFL's Controversial Drug Testing Policy Sparks Outrage and Unanswered Questions"

The Australian rules football governing body is under scrutiny for allowing players to undergo illicit drug screenings to avoid detection in game-related doping tests, with allegations of players faking injuries to skip games and tests. The AFL chief executive defended the practice, emphasizing player welfare and medical confidentiality, while stating that the testing results were not shared with anti-doping authorities. The league's illicit drugs policy, including a "three-strikes" approach, is under review with input from player unions.

via NBC News|

#anti-doping #australian-rules-football #drug-testing

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Meet Lou Hedley: The 30-Year-Old Aussie Rookie Punter Taking the NFL by Storm"

Lou Hedley, a 30-year-old punter from Australia, has made the New Orleans Saints' roster after an impressive preseason performance. Hedley's journey to the NFL is unconventional, as he worked as a laborer erecting scaffolding before pursuing his dream of playing professional sports. He honed his kicking skills through Australian Rules Football and eventually enrolled in ProKick, a program that places Australian kickers in college programs. Hedley's booming punts and directional accuracy caught the attention of Power 5 schools, and he ultimately landed at the University of Miami. Now, as a tattooed dad, Hedley is set to become a fan favorite in the NFL.

via SB Nation|

#australian-rules-football #lou-hedley #new-orleans-saints

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Groundbreaking Diagnosis: Female Pro Athlete Diagnosed with CTE

Heather Anderson, an Australian rules football player, has become the first female professional athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C.T.E.), a degenerative brain disease. The discovery highlights the need for recognizing the risks and implementing strategies to minimize traumatic brain injuries in female contact sports, as women are more susceptible to concussions. Anderson, who died by suicide at the age of 28, had one confirmed concussion and potentially four more suspected concussions during her career. The majority of C.T.E. cases have been found in male athletes, but the growing representation of women in professional contact sports suggests that more cases may be identified in the future.

via The New York Times|

#australian-rules-football #contact-sports #cte

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Historic Diagnosis: Female AFL Player Diagnosed with CTE

A former female Australian rules football player, Heather Anderson, has become the first female athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head. Anderson played professionally for the Adelaide Crows in 2017 before retiring due to injury. Her case highlights the potential risks faced by female athletes in contact sports, and researchers believe more cases of CTE in female athletes will be identified as the representation of women in professional contact sports continues to grow.

via USA TODAY|

#australian-rules-football #brain-injury #contact-sports