Jake Kolodjashnij faces an anxious wait as his AFL career is put on hold. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAPThe AFL has hired independent legal counsel to help decide the sanction for Geelong’s handling of the club’s secret concussion deal. Drummond has removed himself from the case, having been Geelong president when the Cats struck their controversial agreement with defender Jake Kolodjashnij. Camera Icon GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Jake Kolodjashnij of the Cats looks on during the Geelong Cats training session at GMHBA Stadium on May 15, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. Instead of receiving a definitive answer when forced to face the AFL concussion panel in 2024, Kolodjashnij was left in limbo about playing on or retiring.