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Medical expert reveals the 'dirty secret' that's forcing AFL stars to miss games and suffer breathing problems

Medical expert reveals the 'dirty secret' that's forcing AFL stars to miss games and suffer breathing problems

A sport psychologist has shed light on a growing issue in the AFL, revealing that some players have had to sit out games due to a health problem that's hardly ever discussed openly.

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