How Carlton are defending their handling of Elijah Hollands
Carlton has defended its handling of Elijah Hollands during a game against Collingwood, stating it did not breach AFL rules regarding a player's fitness to play despite Hollands experiencing a mental health episode. The club stands by its medical team, who assessed Hollands multiple times during the match, including with remote input from a psychologist. Carlton has submitted its response to the AFL and engaged legal counsel as the matter remains under investigation with potential implications under workplace health and safety regulations.
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