AFL to launch review of concussion expert Paul McCrory’s work following plagiarism claims

Exclusive: League says after a number' of allegations about McCrory's work it will launch an independent review of his research and advice

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The AFL is launching a comprehensive and independent review of the work and advice of concussion doctor Paul McCrory who for years treated and diagnosed athletes suffering concussions and other serious head injuries.

The AFL told Guardian Australia the review would be undertaken after the league was unable to answer key questions posed to it about concussion research McCrory was said to have led for the governing body, or the evidence he used to inform concussion policies.

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