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George Smith (75)
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Concussions and Protecting Our Players
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Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
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Another NRL player (Dale Finucane) has announced his retirement effective immediately. https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...ium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=static
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Truly amazing how little proof reading they do on fox sports. Every article has errors.
Warrior player who squeezed everything from his talent. Pushed by the Sharks no doubt for the medical retirement and get some cap space. He'll be looked after.
Who in Aus Rugby would be on a watch list for this sort of thing? Anyone know how McCabe and Anthony Fainga'a are going?
Warrior player who squeezed everything from his talent. Pushed by the Sharks no doubt for the medical retirement and get some cap space. He'll be looked after.
Who in Aus Rugby would be on a watch list for this sort of thing? Anyone know how McCabe and Anthony Fainga'a are going?
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Yeah, I'd heard some pretty concerning things. Never know if the stories grow legs though.
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Elton Flatley is another who you hear sad things about.
Yeah, he became a financial advisor which is really rough to hear.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Tex
Greg Davis (50)
Michael Lipman is doing it tough.
This was from a few years ago now.
www.theguardian.com
This was from a few years ago now.
Michael Lipman: 'If I knew then what I know now, I'd have been a lot more careful'
The former England flanker has mild dementia and probable CTE and says the memory lapses and mood swings may be hard for him, but are even harder for his wife Frances
www.theguardian.com
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Former Rugby Union Australian Schoolboy Luke Keary will be retiring from the Roosters at the end of the year after too many head knocks.
Seems like some of the risks are starting to happen at pro level rugby league in this space
Seems like some of the risks are starting to happen at pro level rugby league in this space
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
A timely reminder of how badly things can turn out:
www.nzherald.co.nz
Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club player Cory Heather dies following Auckland game injury
Accidental knee to the head, apparently.
Rugby player dies after head injury in Auckland match
It is understood the man's partner and his children were watching the match.
www.nzherald.co.nz
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Interesting to see that idea put into practice and Cheesie regarding your point, I was talking to a couple of mates recently who are teachers at AIC and GPS schools here in QLD and involved in the rugby programs. There has been discussions about rolling out player assigned jerseys from next year with these tackle height banners and you must only wear your jersey because the height line is correct for you.
It could be the way the sport goes, similar to basketball, NFL, soccer etc and moving away from the numbered positions. For example all props in the squad are issued a number between 1-10 and get a custom fit jersey with a bright tackle height line put on it.
It could be the way the sport goes, similar to basketball, NFL, soccer etc and moving away from the numbered positions. For example all props in the squad are issued a number between 1-10 and get a custom fit jersey with a bright tackle height line put on it.
On the tackle height change, from watching the Shute Shield this season my view is that it has had zero negative impact on the game.
There's been some penalties for tackles above the sternum but broadly it hasn't meant that players can't tackle properly or defend. It's definitely a positive change. It makes far more sense that we create a bigger delineation between what is a red card offence and what is an entirely legal tackle.
There's been some penalties for tackles above the sternum but broadly it hasn't meant that players can't tackle properly or defend. It's definitely a positive change. It makes far more sense that we create a bigger delineation between what is a red card offence and what is an entirely legal tackle.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
I see on social media today that JP Smith, the South African born former Super Rugby prop with the Brumbies and Reds (maybe also a few games for the Rebels?) has been forced into medical retirement due to head knocks. He is the twin brother of Ruan Smith.
JP most recently had a stint over in the MLR with the Giltinis before returning to SA to play with the Lions.
According to JP, he proactively looked for medical advice after some 'suspicious events' which lead to his immediate retirement. At 34 years old he was definitely at the back end of his career. I feel JP's vintage is the first group of players who are actively being educated about the dangers that multiple concussions have, so I admire the fact he took the steps to look into the issues.
JP most recently had a stint over in the MLR with the Giltinis before returning to SA to play with the Lions.
According to JP, he proactively looked for medical advice after some 'suspicious events' which lead to his immediate retirement. At 34 years old he was definitely at the back end of his career. I feel JP's vintage is the first group of players who are actively being educated about the dangers that multiple concussions have, so I admire the fact he took the steps to look into the issues.