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Funding for this research was provided by:
Monash University
Article History
Received: 4 June 2025
Accepted: 30 January 2026
First Online: 16 February 2026
Declarations
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: This study was approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (#31310). All participants provided written informed consent.
: Not applicable.
: SRS sits on the AFL Players Association Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Committee. MM fulfils a paid consultancy role with the Australian Football League. JR, KGJ, and CW are employed by the Australian Football League.