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A photo shows Craig Drummond with Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield.

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AFL leader Craig Drummond apologized for his part in a contract issue.

Drummond was the president of Geelong when a player signed a contract.

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The AFL will likely fine Geelong for the contract issue.

AFL leader Craig Drummond said sorry for his part in a contract problem.

Drummond was Geelong's president when a player signed a contract about brain injuries.

The player's agent and the AFL didn't know about the contract.

The player passed a medical test but still had risks from head injuries.

The player's brother had to stop playing due to concussion problems.

Drummond said he was Geelong's president in 2024.

The contract issue was complex and sensitive, with careful consideration.

The player's welfare was the main concern in discussions.

Geelong got in trouble for a contract issue with a player.

The club talked to the player, his family, and doctors about the risks.

The club made a mistake by adding a waiver to a document.

Drummond said it was wrong to keep the process quiet.

Drummond won't be involved in AFL discussions about the issue.

There was a process failure in lodging the agreement with the AFL.

Drummond apologized for the mistakes in the situation.

AFL boss Andrew Dillon said the situation was complex.

Dillon said the issue of concussion is a big problem in sports.

The player had many concussions and was cleared to play after a long time.

The player worked with doctors and the club to understand the risks.

Dillon said the goal was to make sure the player understood the risks.

The AFL asked Geelong why a contract wasn't lodged with them.

The AFL is waiting to hear back from Geelong.

Geelong will likely be fined for the contract issue.

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