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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"I think De Belin would still start, at least for 20. And I think Williams will go back to edge and Kelma to bench. It'll be very straightforward.
I think it'll be another close one. "
I think it'll be another close one. "
"Though to be fair, how many of our players last year looked average before they worked out Ryles' defensive scheme. I have decided to give De Belin a bit more time to prove himself."
"If this is the Eels of old, they take this game lightly and just take it easy until they realise it is too late and Dragons are up. No need to start fast as St. George drifted off last week. "
"Despite their loss last week, I reckon the Dragons are going better than the Eels currently. This will be no easy game. We must meet them through the middle. If we try and play cute it could get ugly. "
"I'm with you chief in regards to de belins form, he is struggling with the pace of the game this season which is lightning quick.
How much longer ryles can keep morreti and guymer out?."
How much longer ryles can keep morreti and guymer out?."
"Have you forgotten how bad hopgood was playing that 13 role last season, there is a reason he was moved to the prop role. He had multiple unforced errors in every game playing that role, he hasn't been the same since his back injury in 2024.
Jnr…"
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"I think Ryles will start de belin against his old club, but time is ticking an Debelin need to find form quickly. Needs to make good runs or he's out"
"Was thinking maybe doing best non Australian team. Give some international recognition."
"I don't think Xerri would improve our team. Keep our current backline (regardless of Sean leaving in 27) and wait till we can get the right buy. Meanwhile it seems like the cartel of bigger clubs have formed an alliance to only exchange gifted…"
"De Belin should not start. Hopgood should go 13.
Start Tuivaiti and bring Paulo only after."
Start Tuivaiti and bring Paulo only after."
"In the past we could count on 2 points when opposing Saints. It's no longer the case. What we saw in Saints two games so far is cause for us to be wary. They've toughened up and competing hard could be troublesome for us.
I feel better that we…"
I feel better that we…"
"I'm hoping for an Eels + 10 victory. There first home game this year. They should set the standard to make their homeground a fortress this year. They really need to win this match and make a statement. It would be extremely disappointing to have a…"
"Id also keep Tualagi as a starter. Took the opportunity given and excelled. He gets another chance for mine - not a definite lock in long term and must continue to give 7 or 8 out of 10 games. "
"Cheers LB.
I like supers one that resonates with me .
Best underrated 17.
It brings Burt in fullback contention, Takaraingi or Joel Reddy in the centres, Jeff robson halfback contention, Mick Vella , Tim Smith, Alvaro, Lane, Nathan Brown, Inu,…"
I like supers one that resonates with me .
Best underrated 17.
It brings Burt in fullback contention, Takaraingi or Joel Reddy in the centres, Jeff robson halfback contention, Mick Vella , Tim Smith, Alvaro, Lane, Nathan Brown, Inu,…"
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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.