and accusing the league of being negligent and ignoring what he claims is incontrovertible scientific proof about the dangers of playing the game.
Standing up for causes is nothing new for Jess. In 1966, as a 15-year-old schoolboy at Highett High, he organised a 500-student sit-down to protest the Vietnam War. “The clubs found him fairly confronting because he was very upfront in looking after the interests of his players, and he’s maintained that over his professional career,” Madden said this week of Jess.Greg Miller, the veteran former football administrator, said negotiating with Jess was a nightmare.
He would delve into other sports, becoming involved in soccer through Carlton soccer club and playing an advisory role in the founding of Melbourne Victory, and athletics where he worked closely with Cathy Freeman.
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