From AFL to WAFL and Concussion with Former AFL Player Tom Ledger

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Tom had an outstanding junior career, winning state championships for Western Australia and multiple league best and fairest awards. He was drafted to St Kilda in 2010, spending three seasons at the club and playing with Sandringham in the VFL.

He later returned to WA, becoming a key player for Claremont over eight seasons in the WAFL.

Off the field, Tom completed a law degree and now works as a Special Counsel at Pragma Lawyers in Perth.

01:30 - Journey into Sports and Experiences of the AFL Draft

04:50 – Process Once Drafted

06:30 – Experience of Being In ‘AFL System’ and First Game

08:12 – Comparison of AFL to State Level

10:28 – Head Injury Assessment and Experiences

12:50 – Confounding Factors of Playing Through Injuries

14:40 – Attitude Now Towards Concussion Now

15:55 – Changes in Playing Style

17:47 – Perception Changed on Concussion?

19:50 - Favourite Memories of Career

21:50 – Transition from AFL to Everyday Life

23:00 – Where to Find Tom

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