Are 2 mid-career AFL retirements a sign Australian athletes are taking brain health more seriously?
- Written by Alan Pearce, Professor, School of Allied Heath, Human Services & Sport, La Trobe University, La Trobe University
This week, Collingwood AFL player Nathan Murphy announced his retirement, brought on by his concussion history and ongoing issues.
The 24-year-old’s seemingly sudden retirement, following Angus Brayshaw’s in February and a number of other high-profile footballers in recent years, signals a shift in how athletes view brain trauma risks...
