Sports lawyer Paul Horvath says the Hollands incident highlights how critical a club’s duty of care really is. In high‑risk sports like AFL, employers must take every reasonable step to protect player wellbeing — physically and psychologically. WorkSafe’s investigation will now test whether those standards were met.

Read the full article where Paul speaks with journalist Frances Howe.

‘Duty of care’ and what it means to Elijah Hollands and professional sport

As published in the Age, April 24, 2026