Concussed AFL Players Launch Multi-Million Class Action

Dozens of Australian Football League players who suffered concussions could be awarded millions of dollars as part of a landmark class action. Adelaide Crows against the Fremantle Dockers at AAMI Stadium on Sept. 14. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Dozens of Australian Football League players who suffered concussions could be awarded millions of dollars as part of a landmark class action.

A Melbourne law firm is preparing to launch a multimillion-dollar case against the AFL in the Supreme Court after “numerous” male and female players sustained head injuries while playing.