AFL Players Lose Brain Injury Insurance: Crisis Ahead
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Australian Football League players face significant insurance coverage loss for brain injuries starting May 1st, as Zurich Insurance cuts total and permanent disability benefits due to long-term risk uncertainty. Players like Angus Brayshaw, who retired after concussions, and former stars like Shane Tuck and Danny Frawley, diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, are affected. A fifty-four million dollar injury fund offers limited support, leading to calls for government intervention to let pros access workers compensation.
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