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Carlton Receive Heavy Fine over Hollands Mishandling
The fine will be paid to Headspace as the AFL moves to require every club to employ a full-time psychiatrist.
- The AFL has fined the Carlton Football Club $75,000 for mishandling Elijah Hollands' mental health episode during the Round 6 loss to Collingwood, stating the club brought the game into disrepute.
- AFL CEO Andrew Dillon stated that "sufficient visual cues" and performance data indicated Hollands should have been removed from play earlier, describing the scenario as "unprecedented."
- Carlton CEO Graham Wright defended the club's medical staff, noting they have the club's "unwavering support," while a WorkSafe investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
- The league will mandate that clubs employ full-time psychologists in response to the incident, with the $75,000 fine directed to mental health service provider Headspace.
- Hollands' brother Ollie expressed gratitude for community support as Elijah takes time to prioritize his ongoing health and wellbeing with the club's full backing.
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AFL to introduce new mental health rules after record fine to Carlton
Carlton have been fined $75,000 over their handling of an incident involving player Elijah Hollands in a game against Collingwood in April. The fine will be paid to the AFL's mental health partner, Headspace. The finding has highlighted the treatment of mental health within sporting circles.
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