“Geelong has advised the AFL today that the waiver in the letter will be removed, noting that the player continues to acknowledge potential risks,” the statement read.

“The AFL is satisfied that the letter was not used by Geelong to allow a medically unfit player to return to play.

“The AFL and AFLPA will advise clubs that any proposed arrangements that impact on a player’s legal rights and protections will be required to be notified to and approved by the AFL and the AFLPA.”