Aug 7, 2026 – 5.00amCraig Drummond has made a point of mingling with the fans during the 54 AFL games he’s attended as the code’s newish chairman this year.Away from the ground, he has just become engulfed in a concussion crisis. Confirmation came on Thursday that AFL club Geelong had struck a secret deal with an unnamed player to require them to accept the legal risk for any further brain injuries incurred while playing, reportedly during the time that Drummond was president of the club.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Patrick DurkinBOSS deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership.Fetching latest articles