New tools to help manage concussions in local footy

15 April 2025

A new concussion toolkit – AFL PLAY Concussion Hub – created by the AFL, has been launched to help the South Australian footy community manage concussions.

The AFL PLAY Concussion Hub will be home to all AFL community concussion resources and has translated policies and practices into simplified, engaging and easy to understand content.

Innovating the way sports education is made available to the football community, the new Hub will empower everyone at all levels of footy in SA with the knowledge and tools they need to recognise, respond to, and manage concussion.

Developed in conjunction with digital health content creator Matterworks, the toolkit includes more than 150 educational assets comprising of video explainers, microlearning guides and downloadable tools, plus a parent-focused series hosted by social media personality and mum of three, Emmylou MacCarthy.

AFL Executive General Manager of Game Development Rob Auld said he was pleased to launch the new AFL PLAY Concussion Hub for community football.

“On behalf of the AFL, I’m proud to launch our new AFL Play Concussion Hub. There has been an enormous amount of work carried out by our people across many departments to create this free, accessible resource for everyone involved in local footy,” Auld said.

“While player safety and wellbeing are paramount and we want to minimise concussions and head knocks in our game, it’s important – like with any contact sport – that we have the right tools and resources in place for participants, coaches, families, umpires and volunteers.

“I’d encourage everyone involved in local footy to check out the AFL PLAY Concussion Hub and engage with all the new resources.”

SANFL Executive General Manager – Football Matt Duldig said that as an industry, the health and safety of all players at all levels of the game is a priority.

“We are committed to ongoing education and support when it comes to the management of concussion for players, coaches, umpires, families and volunteers under the guidance of the AFL,” Duldig said.

“The concussion toolkit is a great initiative to help with managing concussion and SANFL will be supporting all leagues, clubs and schools across the State to make sure everyone is familiar with the new resources.”

For more information visit Concussion – Play AFL