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 do recall reading somewhere just after Talagi joined Penrith that they were shocked about how far behind he was in footy knowledge. It took them some time to bring him up to speed. He didn't play the first 6 weeks if I recall. Not sure what that…"
"It's about a 10 minute listen, find out for yourself "
"Anything about the back 5 improving that ?"
"For us to be competitive games have to go a certain way with this group that's the only reason I've put the line through us.I mean Melbourne this week let's see if we can keep these guys under 30 shall we that'll be a positive sign.
JR needs more…"
JR needs more…"
"He's really good to listen to.
Interesting what he's saying about how if these rules persist there will be changes to recruitment, with the small utility forward less important and the big man gaining prominence.
We have plenty of both in the…"
Interesting what he's saying about how if these rules persist there will be changes to recruitment, with the small utility forward less important and the big man gaining prominence.
We have plenty of both in the…"
"Couldnt agree more. We have done everything to support Penisis. Time for a change i think. "
"Rather than concluding Talagi would not have developed if he statyed at the Eels, because our defense is so bad, the other way to look at it is to ask why Talagi's defense is bad at the Panthers? Basically, WHAT IS HIS EXCUSE?
What in the Panthers'…"
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"Statler & Waldorf routine never gets old"
"Did you hear Munster's comment when asked about their opening 20 minute scoring blitz? Munster said "we were due". Entitled little canetoad twat"
"PS: the Eels clearly do not like Rounds 1 and 6, having conceded 50+ in each round in both 2025 and 2026! Also the Eels bounced back from conceding 50+ in Round 6 of both 2025 and 2026 to win in Round 7 each year and score 38 points each time. Who…"
"Which record is better in the Jason Ryles era? Their start to 2025, or their start to 2026? Relatively speaking, as each is a losing record with 2x 50+ thrashings.
Eels in Rounds 1-10 of 2025 Win-Loss (2-7):
- Games: 18-56 (Storm), 6-32 (Tigers),…"
Eels in Rounds 1-10 of 2025 Win-Loss (2-7):
- Games: 18-56 (Storm), 6-32 (Tigers),…"
"Talagi has been great in the Penrith system, but to be 100% honest I doubt we would have developed him as well if he stayed.
Our team defense is already shocking and Talagi would've been an easy target for the opposition."
Our team defense is already shocking and Talagi would've been an easy target for the opposition."
"Unfortunately, BA was coaching with vested interest with Jake and Matt career in his mind."
"He plays 5/8 or half for me when he is back; he only played a few games and yes did not start good but his game against Brisbane was good. He will get better; as for the discussion around his contract does not matter now; he is ours for the season."
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But did guymer play left back row with kelma in the front row? Just rewatxhing and thats how it looked for me?
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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.