Overview

• Wardlaw suffered his third concussion in 12 months during North Melbourne’s 65-point loss to Hawthorn on June 28.
• He has entered the AFL’s mandatory 12-day concussion protocol, ruling him out of Thursday’s match against the Western Bulldogs.
• North Melbourne is taking a conservative approach similar to last season’s management of captain Jy Simpkin after multiple head knocks.
• Coach Alastair Clarkson said Wardlaw was in good spirits with full memory of the game and insisted his combative playing style will remain unchanged.
• If cleared, Wardlaw is tentatively set to return in round 18 against Melbourne following a graduated recovery plan.