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Will Pucovski Sues Brighton Grammar Over 2014 Concussion

The statement of claim says the school’s handling of a teenage head knock made him more vulnerable to repeated concussions, leading to medical retirement and a damages claim.

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Will Pucovski is suing private school Brighton Grammar over the alleged mishandling of a concussion injury.
Australian batter Will Pucovski suffered a nasty blow on his head
Former Australia Test cricketer Will Pucovski, is taking legal action against his school, a year after he was forced to retire from professional cricket following repeated concussion injuries.

Overview

  • Pucovski’s lawyers lodged a statement of claim in the Victorian Supreme Court on Tuesday alleging Brighton Grammar breached its duty of care after he was knocked unconscious in a 2014 school football drill.
  • The writ says the coach told players to be 'aggressively physical', that Pucovski was allowed to return to training minutes after the hit, and that the school did not arrange proper medical assessment or notify his parents.
  • The filing alleges the 2014 collision caused a traumatic brain injury that produced persistent symptoms such as headaches, vision problems and new mental‑health diagnoses.
  • Pucovski retired on medical advice in April 2025 after at least 13 documented concussions and is seeking damages for lost earnings as a professional cricketer and reduced future income from media and coaching.
  • The case highlights tighter concussion rules for youth sport and could prompt scrutiny of how schools and coaches follow first‑aid and AFL concussion protocols when students are injured.