Former Richmond star Shane Tuck died at the age of 38 last year. Photo / GettyThe Australian Sports Brain Bank has revealed the late Shane Tuck had a severe case of degenerative brain disease CTE, making him the third AFL player to have suffered from the crippling neurological disorder. The tragic news broke hearts across the entire AFL community and sparked an outpouring of emotion from footy lovers around the country. Tuck's family agreed to donate his brain to the Brain Bank and on Saturday morning it was revealed the AFL star battled stage three CTE — which can only be diagnosed after death. A moments silence for Shane Tuck.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 23, 2021 00:47 UTC