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Landmark AFL concussion class action explained

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Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in a landmark class action against the AFL lodged in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The claim is seeking compensation for alleged damage to former players due to concussion. Rooke played 135 games for the Cats from 2001-2010 and played in the club's 2007 and 2009 premierships. He is one of seven or more players involved in the action.

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The West Australian

Landmark AFL concussion class action explained

A Melbourne law firm has launched a landmark class action against the AFL on behalf of players who have been impacted by concussion due to alleged neglect.

1 year ago

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Gold Coast Bulletin

Cats premiership player leads concussion lawsuit against AFL

Dual Geelong premiership player Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in a class action lodged against the AFL at the Supreme Court in Melbourne on Tuesday morning, the Herald Sun can reveal.

1 year ago·Southport, Australia

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PerthNow

Landmark AFL concussion class action explained

A Melbourne law firm has launched a landmark class action against the AFL on behalf of players who have been impacted by concussion due to alleged neglect.

1 year ago·Perth, Australia

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Sky News Australia

More than 60 former AFL players launch class action over concussions

More than 60 former AFL players who claim to have suffered concussions and head knocks during their career have launched a class action against the league.

1 year ago·Australia

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The Age

Former Cat Rooke to lead concussion class action against AFL in Supreme Court

Dual Geelong premiership player Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in a landmark class action against the AFL lodged in the Supreme Court of Victoria, seeking compensation for alleged damage to former players due to concussion.

1 year ago·Australia

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Herald Sun

Concussion lawsuit could cost AFL $1bn

Dual Geelong premiership player Max Rooke has been named as the lead plaintiff in a landmark class action lodged against the AFL which could see the league pay out $1 billion in compensation to injured players.

1 year ago·Melbourne, Australia

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