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Carlton receives hefty fine over handling of Hollands
SEN • May 5th, 2026 5:23 pm
Carlton has been fined $75,000 by the AFL for their handling of Eljiah Hollands during a mental health episode against Collingwood in Round 6.
The AFL conducted a full investigation into the ongoings at the MCG, within which Hollands was permitted to take to the field despite enduring a mental health episode.
Carlton staff failed to remove the forward from the ground until late in the final term. He completed the game with just one disposal.
The club has since admitted Hollands to hospital, placing a clear priority in caring for the 24-year-old's mental wellbeing, while the AFL will mandate all clubs to employ a full-time psychologist.
AFL journalist Riley Beveridge released this statement on Tuesday afternoon:
Carlton is set to be given a $75,000 fine over its handling of the Elijah Hollands situation, while the AFL is expected to make it mandatory for every club employ a full-time psychiatrist in the wake of the incident.
The AFL, Carlton and the AFL Players' Association have all been involved into the ongoing review of the Hollands incident, which saw him play while he was suffering from a mental health episode last month.
Hollands was hospitalised five days later, with all parties subsequently investigating what led to the Carlton youngster featuring in the match and what unfolded during the side's loss to Collingwood.
Carlton chief executive Graham Wright later said the club was aware of Hollands' situation during the game, before coach Michael Voss launched a passionate defence of the staffers involved in dealing with the situation.
CEO Andrew Dillon and EGM Laura Kane will speak to the media at 4pm AEST today.
