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flag Tom Stewart misses AFL Grand Final due to concussion from collision, first player sidelined under 12-day protocol.

flag Geelong defender Tom Stewart will miss the AFL Grand Final after suffering a concussion in a collision with Hawthorn's Mabior Chol during the preliminary final. flag The incident, which occurred early in the game, led to Stewart's substitution and triggered the league's 12-day concussion protocols, making him the first player to miss a Grand Final under the rule. flag Geelong coach Chris Scott and former player Jimmy Bartel have both criticized the current schedule, advocating for a pre-Grand Final bye to prevent key players from being sidelined after preliminary finals. flag The team went on to win the match 17.13 (115) to 13.7 (85).

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