But the mental toll of the saga is unknown, Scott simply saying Kolodjashnij had been supported by teammates and the club. Kolodjashnij decided to name himself on Friday, a day after news broke of Geelong's controversial waiver with a previously unidentified player. "I suspect the players are saying, 'hey mate, if there is anything we can do ...'. "Even if it is to our detriment, our responsibility, and especially my responsibility, is to respect his (Kolodjashnij's) privacy." Multiple AFL players, including former Melbourne star Angus Brayshaw, champion West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern and former No.1 pick Paddy McCartin, were forced into retirement because of repeated concussions.