Overview
- The AFL confirmed it received Carlton’s internal report on Elijah Hollands and said the review will take as long as needed due to the case’s delicate nature.
- Carlton club doctor Matt Chamberlain has taken personal leave and is reported to be weighing legal options depending on the review’s findings, according to 7NEWS reporting.
- The episode began when Hollands struggled during a Round 6 loss to Collingwood and was later admitted to hospital after what the club described as a mental‑health incident.
- Coach Michael Voss defended his staff and said the scrutiny had felt like it was bordering on bullying, urging care in how player wellbeing is handled.
- Family and team impacts continue, with father Ben Hollands posting that he “hit a wall” and brother Ollie training but missing selection for the next match, while no disciplinary outcomes have been announced.