Carlton is set to be hit with a substantial fine with the AFL set to reveal its findings from their review of how the Blues deemed Elijah Hollands fit to play.
According to reports from The Age, the club with be forced to pay a $75,000 fine, which will be paid to mental health service provider Headspace.
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon is expected to make an announcement later today though exact details may be scant with an active WorkSafe investiagtion sill ongoing.
Carlton were put in the spotlight after distressing vision of Hollands emerged during their April 16 loss to Collingwood, in which he gathered just one touch despite being on the field for the majority of the game.
Hollands was subsequently admitted to hospital with what the club described as a mental health episode, with the club undertaking an internal investigation as they came under fierce criticism for not removing him from the game earlier.
The 24-year-old has previously admitted to experiencing panic attacks during games and battling anxiety.
On Friday, Voss did not want to provide a specific update on Hollands’ condition and insisted the Blues’ public focus had shifted.
“The week’s been about getting back into the normal flow of a week and that’s what we’ve tried to do,” Voss said.
“But in the background there’s that continual support that we need to continue to provide.
“We’re eyes locked forward but obviously still continuing to provide that support where we need to.”
He had previosuly hit back and criticism over the situation accusing the media of “bullying” club staff.
Channel 7’s Tom Morris also revealed Carlton club doctor Matt Chamberlain took personal leave in the aftermath.
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