Zanker is sidelined for today’s semi-final against Adelaide after entering concussion protocols last Sunday with the timeline that occurred coming under question by the league.
The Demons were this week issued with a please explain relating to their handling, with the league telling this masthead on Saturday that changes were required before the semi-final clash.
“The AFL has issued a reprimand to Melbourne in relation to a breach of the concussion protocols and will provide further training to the Melbourne doctors in advance of tomorrow’s match,” the league said.
“Zanker is currently in concussion protocols and will not play in Melbourne’s AFLW Semi-Final against Adelaide.
“The AFL will consider learnings from this process and breach in the upcoming annual review of the AFL & AFLW Concussion Guidelines.
“The health and safety of our players is of paramount importance, and it is vital that there is strict adherence to the concussion guidelines to ensure that a player that suffers a head knock is appropriately managed.”
Originally published as Demons medicos forced to undergo training after handling of Eden Zanker’s head knock
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