Gary Ablett Sr reveals brain damage diagnosis related to AFL playing career

Gary Ablett Sr, one of the greatest players in AFL history, has spoken of his concerns that he has suffered brain damage from concussions during his on-field career. The Geelong icon, aged 61, is the highest-profile former player to reveal his health issues in relation to on-field concussion, now a major issue in world sport. Fellow former Cats player Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in a class action involving former players against the AFL, seeking up to $1bn in …