https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1608091715833/footy-concussions
Very interesting and tragic. Featuring parras Ray Price and Brett Horsnell.
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"Our errors and when we made them was the reason we lost. When you have a ref that loves a set restart (some random for both sides) you are always going to fatigue when you hand over possession so easily."
"This is true . We are also light on a couple of quality forwards but the game has changed. Quality outside backs are worth their weight in gold . Not only can they break a game open they're also asked to solve problems in defence , scramble to save…"
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I agree, our outside backs are sub par. However, outside backs are only 1 piece of what the Eels need to become a contender. Throughout the 40 plus years I've followed Rugby League I have never thought or heard that a side has won a premiership…"
I agree, our outside backs are sub par. However, outside backs are only 1 piece of what the Eels need to become a contender. Throughout the 40 plus years I've followed Rugby League I have never thought or heard that a side has won a premiership…"
"No way Penisini was a 8 point try.
The Volkman hit on Boyd was a BS as the same was left earlier in the game.
Other then that we were just shit"
The Volkman hit on Boyd was a BS as the same was left earlier in the game.
Other then that we were just shit"
"...and a forward pack.
Apart from a forward pack, a backline and a half that delivers more than reputation we're pretty right."
Apart from a forward pack, a backline and a half that delivers more than reputation we're pretty right."
"Spot on with everything you said."
"You seem to know what you're talking about Zip, what team would you put on the paddock?"
"Just watched the replay... dear oh dear. Yes we have injuries... but we have a team 50% full of absolute junk. And even without the injuries that would almost still be the case.
- Penis... decent effort for the try, but it was really Kelly's try,…"
- Penis... decent effort for the try, but it was really Kelly's try,…"
"That loss hurt more than any of the other
Effort drop ball. Some inevitable errors we all saw coming.
Yet if we could of held it together for 15 mins we could of switched the momentum "
Effort drop ball. Some inevitable errors we all saw coming.
Yet if we could of held it together for 15 mins we could of switched the momentum "
"They didn't lose the game because of the Ref. They lost because they were pathetic. Errors upon errors and all those penalties against us were warranted because of stupid players Ryles picks week-in-week-out.
The coaching and game plan to try and go…"
The coaching and game plan to try and go…"
"Owen Pattie on loan would be handy. He's third in line at present for Canberra.
It's a specialist role so the next man up mentality Ryles speaks of would have to be adhered to? It would not be ideal or pretty, anyone but Pezet. "
It's a specialist role so the next man up mentality Ryles speaks of would have to be adhered to? It would not be ideal or pretty, anyone but Pezet. "
"Bring in Steve Austin "
"Yep I would have played either Mataele or Brown over Guymer or Pryke. I know Pryke had his errors but he out performance Guymer. Guymer versatility made him come on as he was the only player on the bench that covers back row. I wonder if the play…"
"When there is blatant things like no 8 point try when Penisini hit high as scoring a try, the penalty for attacking kicker that even Ennis couldn't believe and the difference in ruck speed each team was allowed I think Ryles should be questioning…"
"Will is not official as of yet."
"That bench he went with was confusing. Adding more minutes to Paulo. Just go with Mataele and either start Guymer or put him in Cup.
Tuilagi should have been an edge impact player, move Williams to middle when comes on. But even then what is the…"
Tuilagi should have been an edge impact player, move Williams to middle when comes on. But even then what is the…"
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Ryles pressor
He wasn't happy, and his last comment as he was getting up, no questions on the officiating?....Interesting lol
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GET SOME OUTSIDE BACKS
Say it every week . You can't compete in this comp with such an inept backline .We can hang in for as long as we can until the dam breaks but there is NO quality in the backline aside from Fox .Will Penisni is the worst player in the comp and…
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Just can't catch a break with injuries
Ryley gone for a bit i suspect, season done, give the young blokes a go. They tried hard tonight, too many dumb penalties and errors, just lack the class to be competitive. Start planning for next year.
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Ray Price sounded so fried when he was speaking. My young bloke wants to play league next year, jury is still out for me if I let him.
Shit poppy, that was a bit harsh. Feel free to have a crack at me, but taking a dig at the intelligence of my son is a bit low.
My earliest memory of the eels is my old man making me watch the 86 GF. When pricey and crow were chaired off, my old man was crying. So, either dad love them, or he had a horrible foreboding of the priemership drought to come :)
Concussions were poorly understood in Ray's day. Given the era and position he played in, he likely had a number of concussions, especially when you take into the fact players like Matty Johns said he had about 10 or so through his career.
But concussions aren't the biggest issue here. The biggest issue is repeated sub-concussive impacts. Those hits that rattle you but don't give you a complete concussion. It's like a boxer taking small jabs throughout a fight. The more of those they take the higher chance of a KO. What Dr. Omalu found was that those repeated minor head traumas had more of an impact on later quality of life than the larger, more infrequent hits.
I do know that the NRL is actually seen as one of the better concussion managers in professional sport. Their HIA system and protocol is seen as one of the most stringent and most closely abides by the recommendations from medical professionals. It's also why I don't think we'll see a class action against the NRL. Unlike the NFL, as far as we know, the NRL has tried to address the long term impacts of concussions as soon as they became aware of them.
What would you change poplet?
Maggie, Both Ray and Brett Kenny need a Swahili interpreter on hand at all times.