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On January 5, 2017, Elara Systems, posted a one-minute video clip titled ‘CTE Causes and Symptoms Explained’ which details how CTE is acquired and the effects it has.
On September 1, 2020, Channel Nine’s Today show televised a segment dealing with the recent postmortem diagnosis of Danny Frawley with CTE
On February 28, 2020, ABC News televised a report on the postmortem diagnosis of CTE in the brain of former Geelong captain and player Polly Farmer.
On February 2, 2018, CNN televised a segment in which former NFL player, Brett Favre, and neuropathologist Dr Bennett Omalu, discussed the dangers of repeated brain trauma in gridiron football.
On May 28, 2019, 7 Sport televised the Talking Footy panel responding to an interview given by 23-year-old St Kilda player Paddy McCartin in which he explained the effects of his brain injury.
On May 2, 2018, CBS Philadelphia televised a report detailing the early onset cognitive and emotional symptoms of brain damage shown by those who begin playing football before the age of 12.
On May 12, 2014, AFL Community released a video clip designed to make parents aware of the need for an emphasis on safety in Junior Australian Rules football.
On April 20, 2017, AFL Barwon Junior Football released a video explaining the modified rules the AFL requires for junior games. These rules include limitations on tackling.
On September 7, 2017, Associated Press released a three-minute segment giving a detailed explanation of the affect of repeated blows on the human brain.
On March 31, 2015, AFL Community released a video clip demonstrating the modified tackle recommended for the Under 9 and Under 10 age groups.
On March 20, 2014, AFL Community, released a video clip explaining the key areas in concussion management in Australian Rules football.
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Should children be prevented from playing Australian Rules football?
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On January 27, 2021, The Age published an article titled 'AFL brain disease cases "tip of the iceberg": US expert' which details the warning given by United States head trauma expert Dr Chris Nowinski that CTE is a greater problem for AFL than is currently recognised.
The full text of the article can be accessed at 
On January 23, 2021, Fox Sport published an article titled '"The worst case I've seen": Study shows Shane Tuck suffered from severe case of CTE'. The article details the results of a postmortem brain dissection that reveals that the former Richmond player, who took his life in 2020, suffered from severe CTE.
The full article can be accessed at
On January 10, 2021, ABC News published a news report titled 'Study finds AFL players with concussion likely returning to play with damaged brain cells' which details the possibility of testing players for the effects of brain damaged following concussion.
The full article can be accessed at
On September 17, 2020, The Guardian published an article titled 'Concussion payout to former AFL player Shaun Smith reinforces CTE link with contact sport' which details the compensation win of a former ALF player claiming to suffer with CTE as a result of in-game injuries.
The full text can be accessed at
On September 1, 2020, The Sydney Morning Herald published as part of its Explainer series an informative piece titled 'What are CTE and concussion and how do they affect athletes?' which describes CTE and concussion and their effects.
The full text can be accessed at
On September 1, 2020, the AFL website published an article titled 'AFL responds after analysis reveals Danny Frawley had stage two CTE' which quoted AFL chief, Gillian McLachlan, explaining that the AFL had put greater on-field protections in place to reduce the risk of injuries such as those suffered by former player and coach Danny Frawley.
On September 1, 2020, The Age published an article titled 'AFL concussion class action 'probably not too far away'' which discusses the likelihood of players claiming to be suffering the aftereffects of in-game head injuries seeking compensation from the AFL.
The full text can be accessed at
On March 11, 2020, The Daily Mail published a report of claims by a friend of deceased AFL player Danny Frawley that the player's subsequent brain deterioration and 'strange' behaviour he believed were linked to 'head knocks in footy'
The full text can be accessed at
On March 1, 2020, The Sydney Morning Herald published an article titled 'AFL concussion prompts "over the top careful" protocols for young players' which presents a range of views on what is an appropriate manner to deal with the risk of head injury to young football players.
The full text can be accessed at
On January 22, 2020, The Washington Post published an article titled 'From scientist to salesman' which argues that the claims made regarding the risks to young players from gridiron football by Dr Bennett Omalu are built on distortions of the research.
The full text can be accessed at
On January 13, 2020, FiveThirtyEight published an analysis titled 'Should Parents Be Afraid to Let Their Kids Play Football?' which presents arguments and research on either side of the debate surrounding NFL football in the United States.
The full text can be accessed at
On September 26, 2019, The New York Times published an analysis and comment titled 'The Concussion Crisis in Australian Rules Football' which gives a detailed background to the growing concern within the AFL regarding concussion and other forms of head injury.
The full text can be accessed at
On August 15, 2019, Today published a report titled '"Concussion" doctor says kids shouldn't play contact sports until they're 18'
The report detailed warnings from United States neuropathologist Dr Bennett Omalu that the risk of brain injury associated with contact sport makes it unsuitable for children.
The full text can be accessed at
On August 13, 2019, the ABC segment Triple Hack published a report titled 'Neuroscientists are calling for a ban on junior contact sports. But could regional towns ever give up weekend footy?'
The report detailed warnings from United States neuropathologist Dr Bennett Omalu that the risk of brain injury associated with contact sport makes it unsuitable for children. The report also considers some opposing views.
The full text can be accessed at
On August 11, 2019, The Sydney Morning Herald published a report titled 'Contact sports will 'cease to exist' within a generation'. The report detailed warnings from United States neuropathologist Dr Bennett Omalu that the risk of brain injury associated with contact sport makes it likely they will cease to be played.
The full text can be accessed at
On June 15, 2019, The Herald Sun published a report titled 'Concussions in junior sport triple among grassroots Aussie rules footballers'
The report details the increasing incidence of concussion among junior players of Australian Rules football.
The full text can be accessed at
On May 26, 2019, head-injured St Kilda player, Paddy McCartin, gave an interview on the Triple M Footy AFL show, The Sunday Rub, detailing the effects he is suffering because of repeated concussions.
The full interview can be accessed at
On April 3, 2019, Vox published a comment and analysis by behavioural neuroscientist, Chris Nowinski, titled 'Youth tackle football will be considered unthinkable 50 years from now'. Nowinski argues that the potential for brain damage will ultimately see gridiron football abandoned as a game for young players.
The full text can be accessed at
On July 24, 2017, The Roar published an opinion piece titled 'Ban AFL in schools: A no-brainer!'
The comment, written by Tex Redmund, argues that the risk of head injuries to young players is too great for Australian Rules to continue to be played in schools.
On July 17, 2015, Sunshine Coast Daily published an article titled 'Our kids are in hospital, parents question AFL body' which details injuries received by Under 13 players and parental dissatisfaction with the AFL Sunshine Coast Juniors management committee.
The full text can be accessed at
On February 27, 2015, The Weekly Times published an article titled 'Study confirms social and health benefits for community football' which details some of the advantages Australian Rules offers young players.
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The Management of Concussion in Australian Football with Specific Provision for Children Aged 5-17 Years.
The full text can be accessed at
The AFL's Junior Football Match Guide details the modified rules of the game at different ages, including those rules that relate to tackles.
The full text can be accessed at
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