Geelong were issued with a 'please explain' from the AFL on Friday evening, before Kolodjashnij, 30, chose to say he was the player involved. "I participated fully in the AFL's independent concussion panel process, respected its independence, and was comfortable with the outcome. "I want to thank my family, the AFLPA, my manager, my teammates and the football club for their support over the past 24 hours. Jake Kolodjashnij has played 11 games this year after missing all of 2025 through hip surgery, and groin and back issues. Hocking said the "extensive process" wasn't rushed and Kolodjashnij, who had family and legal representation, wasn't "coerced" into signing anything and wanted to return to play.