The deal with the unnamed footballer, who is still an active AFL player, was signed two years ago. “The health and safety of players is the highest priority of the AFL and the AFLPA,” the AFL and AFLPA statement read. “The AFL and AFLPA are aware of a complex and unique case in which a Geelong player was cleared as fit to play following an assessment by an AFL Concussion Panel. “Those discussions, including medical advice from the Club’s Chief Medical Officer and the AFL Concussion Panel, were documented in the letter, signed by the player. Footy world slams secret dealThe secret agreement was slammed by the AFL world, including AFL Players Association (AFLPA) — who were unaware of it — along with concussion campaigners and experts.