EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 3 MIN
AFL club Carlton hit with hefty fine
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AFL club Carlton has been hit with a hefty fine for its handling of an on-field mental health episode involving one of its young players. An investigation carried out by AFL officials found there were clear warning signs the player should've been taken out of last month's game against the Collingwood Magpies much earlier. The incident has prompted sweeping changes across the AFL to better handle mental health incidents on the field. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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