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Joel Selwood defends Chris Scott in Kolodjashnij contract saga
Former Geelong Cats player Joel Selwood has defended coach Chris Scott regarding the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion and contract waiver controversy. Selwood argued that it is unlikely an AFL coach would possess detailed knowledge of the specific intricacies of a player's contract.
Selwood stated that while a coach might have an understanding of player salary expectations and recruitment needs, they would not be responsible for the technical details of contract documentation. He expressed belief in Scott's claim that he was unaware of the secret waiver involved in the case.
The AFL Commission has appointed James Peters, KC, to assist in determining the outcome of the league's ongoing investigation into the matter. Since the controversy surfaced last week, Kolodjashnij has been unavailable for both AFL and VFL selection.
Entities
AFL Commission · Chris Scott · Geelong Cats · Jake Kolodjashnij · Joel Selwood
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jake Kolodjashnij has been unavailable for AFL or VFL selection since the issue broke last week. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] It is not the job of an AFL coach to be across the specific details of player contracts. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Chris Scott would not have had detailed knowledge of the secret waiver in the Jake Kolodjashnij contract saga. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The AFL Commission has engaged James Peters, KC, to assist in deciding the outcome of the league's investigation. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au · www.smh.com.au