From AFL to WAFL and Concussion with Former AFL Player Tom Ledger

Send us Fan Mail Tom had an outstanding junior career, winning state championships for Western Australia and multiple league best and fairest awards. He was drafted to St Kilda in 2010, spending three seasons at the club and playing with Sandringham in the VFL. He later returned to WA, becoming a key player for Claremont over eight seasons in the WAFL. Off the field, Tom completed a law degree and now works as a Special Counsel at Pragma Lawyers in Perth. 01:30 - Journey into Sports and Experiences of the AFL Draft 04:50 – Process Once Drafted 06:30 – Experience of Being In ‘AFL System’ and First Game 08:12 – Comparison of AFL to State Level 10:28 – Head Injury Assessment and Experiences 12:50 – Confounding Factors of Playing Through Injuries 14:40 – Attitude Now Towards Concussion Now 15:55 – Changes in Playing Style 17:47 – Perception Changed on Concussion? 19:50 - Favourite Memories of Career 21:50 – Transition from AFL to Everyday Life 23:00 – Where to Find Tom Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion Email: [email protected]