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Concussion substitute confirmed for 2013 (afl site)
« on: March 20, 2013, 11:32:03 AM »
A concussion sub will be introduced into the AFL this season after the AFL Commission approved the change on Tuesday.

The rule change will allow teams to use its substitute as an interchange player for a 20-minute period while a concussion assessment is taking place.

Full article here: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-03-20/concussion-sub-confirmed

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Re: Concussion substitute confirmed for 2013 (afl site)
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2013, 12:29:42 PM »
So they stand out will they have to play in the Red Vest?

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