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Concussions and Protecting Our Players

Running_rugby_1954

Running_rugby_1954

Dave Cowper (27)
LeCheese said:

NRL set to implement mandatory stand down policy for concussed players

“It’s all well and good to announce new concussion protocols but they also have to look at the impact of these rules."
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Didn't realise the NRL had yet to implement mandatory stand downs...

Also a pretty poorly-formulated perspective from Riccio imo. Looking forward to commentary around how the game's 'gone woke'
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In a few years they will be sued out of existence for their lack of protection provided to players.
 
Braveheart81

Braveheart81

Will Genia (78)
Staff member
Braveheart81 said:
I think the AFL have been one of the worst when it comes to concussion.

Incidences are reasonably high because of the way the game is played (players running towards each other with eyes for the ball on the ground) and most of the collisions are considered part of the game so there is no foul play element.

When there has been foul play for high bumps etc. the suspensions are generally tiny.

Worst of all it has never seemed like they are proactive to sit players out who have had obvious serious head knocks and were wobbly on their feet.
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Case in point. This is going to result in a two game suspension.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1637608949494210561
 
The Ghost of Raelene

The Ghost of Raelene

Andrew Slack (58)
If that was the NRL he'd have the reckless charge on it as well. He leaves the ground and jumps towards him as well which almost shows an intent to hit in a dangerous area. I won't say aim for the head but it's definitely a dangerous region he is knowingly going to make shoulder contact with. If he was standing still to hold his ground and laid him out it wouldn't be the same.

This would start at 5 in the NRL IMO.
 
Braveheart81

Braveheart81

Will Genia (78)
Staff member
LeCheese said:
And another from the weekend - this time with bonus "Game's gone soft!!" commentary.
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Another shocker.

The big problem here is that the AFL looks at this as a player only getting their hit slightly wrong and the punishment is unlikely to be that harsh. Their suspensions are way too lenient to act as any sort of deterrent.
 
Tex

Tex

Greg Davis (50)
LeCheese said:
He ended up putting out a video saying that the tweet was a "social experiment" to get people talking...
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For context: reasonable player attempting to build a media profile without being enough of a personality or insider to do so. Imo he's going down the 'engagement bait' path and trying to lever views and comments into something more substantial.
 
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Wilson

David Codey (61)
Tex said:
For context: reasonable player attempting to build a media profile without being enough of a personality or insider to do so. Imo he's going down the 'engagement bait' path and trying to lever views and comments into something more substantial.
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Rage bait is a viable approach for building (temporary) engagement but it's poor form and speaks to how flippant the AFL media generally are with this issue. Not sure how long you can be considered 'reasonable' for once you go down that path.
 
Tex

Tex

Greg Davis (50)
Totally agree, mate. Not that there aren't old fashioned thinkers in the inner sanctums and AFL media but Mitch Robinson currently isn't one, and probably won't be one.

Not until Sam Newman kicks the can at least...
 
Braveheart81

Braveheart81

Will Genia (78)
Staff member
Tex said:
For context: reasonable player attempting to build a media profile without being enough of a personality or insider to do so. Imo he's going down the 'engagement bait' path and trying to lever views and comments into something more substantial.
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Albeit a far higher profile player, but Kane Cornes is seemingly making a pretty strong career out of doing it now.
 
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Alan Cameron (40)
Not sure where to put this, and could not find a specific thread for it so if there is a thread for it, mods please move to it..

Was listening to ABC radio last week and their was a discussion a panel that consisted of Norman Swan [ABC medical expert] a lawyer, morning host and an ABC journalist.

They were discussion the Wally Lewis issues, and the future impact on all codes especially rugby codes and the AFL.

Norman Swan I think it was or could have been the lawyer coined the phase the """Concussion Codes""" .

The phase in itself is off putting to parents, and it seems to be creeping into conversations, not sure if it will continue to grow, however as an issue for parents its getting bigger and bigger.

As I said Mods if there is a thread for this please move,
 
dru

dru

Tim Horan (67)
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Not sure where to put this, and could not find a specific thread for it so if there is a thread for it, mods please move to it..

Was listening to ABC radio last week and their was a discussion a panel that consisted of Norman Swan [ABC medical expert] a lawyer, morning host and an ABC journalist.

They were discussion the Wally Lewis issues, and the future impact on all codes especially rugby codes and the AFL.

Norman Swan I think it was or could have been the lawyer coined the phase the """Concussion Codes""" .

The phase in itself is off putting to parents, and it seems to be creeping into conversations, not sure if it will continue to grow, however as an issue for parents its getting bigger and bigger.

As I said Mods if there is a thread for this please move,
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Norman Swan is a pretty reasonable health commentator in general. If he is using the term "concussion codes" it is not a good sign.
 
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