In concussion, observation is not a measurement, nor is it a treatment.
QED HIA brings immediate neuro-trauma assessment to Australian Rules Football at every level — from AFL and AFLW to state leagues and grassroots clubs. AFL protocols upgraded, not replaced.
Australian Rules Football combines the aerial athleticism of basketball, the collision intensity of rugby, and the endurance demands of soccer — across a 185-metre oval. Players cover 12–14km per game, absorbing aerial contests, spoiling impacts, and ground-level collisions throughout. Yet the AFL, AFLW, and all state leagues rely on observation-based concussion frameworks with no pitch-side measurement, no active intervention, and no longitudinal player data.
"AFL is one of the most physically demanding sports on earth. Its players deserve the most advanced neuro-welfare system available. QED HIA delivers that — without changing a single step of the existing AFL protocol."
— Ken Little, COO QED HIA / ABTGlobal
Every AFL player establishes a personal cognitive baseline before the bounce. Reaction time, decision latency, visual tracking — measured against the individual's own standard, not a population average. Critical in a sport where aerial contests and high-speed collision are constant.
QED maps physiological asymmetry and pre-injury stress markers across the body. Aussie Rules' combination of aerial marking, spoiling, and high-speed ground-level collision creates complex neurological load — detected before symptoms appear.
GBP (Galvanic Brain Potential) maps each player's unique stress-response and cognitive collapse pathways — essential in a sport where players cover 12–14km per game and absorb aerial and ground-level impacts throughout.
When a player is assessed on the bench, QED delivers immediate AcuScope microcurrent neuro intervention — not the current standard of observation and rest. The first active intervention capability in any AFL or AFLW concussion framework.
Return-to-play is validated against the player's own pre-game baseline — not a generic graduated return-to-training protocol. Every step measured, documented, and defensible. The Digital Brain Passport records the complete recovery arc.
The complete QED HIA pathway — for every AFL player, every game, every season.
| Governing Body | Existing Protocol | Region | QED HIA Adds | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFL | AFL Concussion Guidelines | Australia (National) | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | Pilot Ready |
| AFLW | AFL/AFLW Concussion Guidelines | Australia (Women's) | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | Pilot Ready |
| AFL State Leagues | State League Medical Protocol | Australia (State) | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | Pilot Ready |
| SANFL | SANFL Concussion Protocol | South Australia | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
| VFL | VFL Medical Framework | Victoria | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
| WAFL | WAFL Medical Protocol | Western Australia | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
Contact Ken Little to arrange a demonstration for your club, state league, or governing body. QED HIA integrates with your existing medical team — no replacement, just a measurable upgrade.