The Geelong Cats are under serious scrutiny after details emerged surrounding the club’s handling of Jake Kolodjashnij’s contract and concussion situation. Did Geelong cross the line — and did the AFL have multiple opportunities to stop it?

In Episode 23 of Zero Access Footy, we break down the entire Geelong situation, including the contract negotiations, the AFL’s response, the alleged failure to lodge the relevant documentation, and the wider questions this raises around concussion management and the AFL’s conflict of interest.

We also ask the big question: Are Melbourne now genuine premiership contenders? After their huge win over Fremantle, have the Demons emerged as a legitimate threat heading into the business end of the season?

Plus, we review Brisbane’s demolition of Hawthorn, Carlton’s dominant win over St Kilda, the rest of Round 22, and preview three massive upcoming clashes.

🗣️ THE BIG QUESTIONS

• What really happened with Jake Kolodjashnij?

• Did Geelong fail to follow the AFL’s concussion and contract procedures?

• Did the AFL have opportunities to identify the issue earlier?

• What does this mean amid the AFL concussion class action?

• Are Melbourne genuine premiership contenders?

• Are Brisbane back in flag contention?

• Who will emerge from the battle for the top spots?

00:00 Explaining the GEELONG Concussion SCANDAL

06:56 AFL Concussion Class Action and Conflict of Interest

11:57 Geelong Have Crossed the Line – Did the AFL Let It Happen or Miss It?

16:43 Lions Clip Hawks’ Wings: Are They Back?

20:33 Demons Upset Dockers

26:37 Saints Fail Against Blues Amid Injury Crisis

31:33 Rest of Round 22 Whip Around Review

33:00 Is Melbourne Now a Genuine Premiership Contender?

38:48 Dockers and Crows Battle in Race for Top Spots

42:36 Hawks Face Pies in Interesting Clash

44:55 Dogs and Blues Push for Finals

47:14 Rest of Round 23 Tips and Ladder