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Neuroscientist Critiques AFL's New Headgear Support
Filed: Apr 08, 2026 at 4:35 PM ET
Summary: A leading neuroscientist criticizes the AFL's endorsement of a new helmet designed to reduce concussion risks, calling it 'bad scientific practice'.
WHO: Top neuroscientist
WHAT: Criticism of AFL's endorsement of new headgear
WHEN: Apr 08, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The AFL has backed a new helmet that aims to reduce the risk of concussion, but the neuroscientist argues it is 'bad scientific practice'.
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