No Oppo Supporters 2023 General AFL Discussion - incl. AFL Grand Final

[Olian]

I'm still stunned that testing isn't mandatory!
All the BS that spews from the AFL about how sacrosanct the head is, and testing after a head knock isn't mandatory
Yeah, you're really big on brain health AFL

When should testing be mandatory? The Aliir clash seems an obvious one but not all head clashes result in immediate concussion prognosis. Some head knocks seem innocuous at the time. Hickey missed a game because of a delayed concussion. Seems a fine line in making things mandatory.

Parker was suspended for a tackle on Walsh that could have caused a concussion type injury. Walsh played out the game and didn’t have concussion. So the AFL have made progress in trying to negate concussion type issues in player’s behaviour. They need a little more work with the clubs. The Port doctor has already admitted he made a mistake with Aliir in not doing the test.

 

[Jewelsbon]

When should testing be mandatory? The Aliir clash seems an obvious one but not all head clashes result in immediate concussion prognosis. Some head knocks seem innocuous at the time. Hickey missed a game because of a delayed concussion. Seems a fine line in making things mandatory.

Parker was suspended for a tackle on Walsh that could have caused a concussion type injury. Walsh played out the game and didn’t have concussion. So the AFL have made progress in trying to negate concussion type issues in player’s behaviour. They need a little more work with the clubs. The Port doctor has already admitted he made a mistake with Aliir in not doing the test.

Oh I don't know, maybe when the player involved is laying prone on the ground as Aliir was?

Yes it's a fine line, but if they were truly serious about concussion, whenever a player is obviously effected by a head knock, testing should be mandatory.

 

[SwansProudly]

 

[KingV23]

Very sad to see players forced to prematurely retire due to any injury. But life is much bigger than footy. All the best to Max Lynch and hopefully he doesn't have any lifelong side effects.

 

[Punts]

Told ya Hardwick will coach again

Suns bound

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Told ya Hardwick will coach again

Suns bound

Quite a handy list so much potential

 

[The King!]

Told ya Hardwick will coach again

Suns bound

Bedford owes you an apology then

 

[Punts]

Bedford owes you an apology then

Yer I had a coffee with dimma other day

Said he thinking about

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Bedford owes you an apology then

Some just thrive on the pressure and stress of AFL coaching.

 

[SwansProudly]

How GWS have improved this season with new coach Adam Kingsley

Adam Kingsley

Age

49

Ht

183cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.9

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

16.4

4star

K

10.4

4star

HB

6.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

Kingsley's Giants on a path to success, inspired by freewheeling Magpies and Tigers

Former Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's influence is being felt across the AFL, most notably at Collingwood but now also at GWS, who are plotting a similar path to success.

www.abc.net.au

 

[bedford]

To all you f w's he hasn't signed anything yet, the story is that Mark Evans is going to Europe to meet him , as have some others . At the moment it's all the media and the offer backed by the AFL WILL BE MASSIVE

 

[The King!]

To all you f w's he hasn't signed anything yet, the story is that Mark Evans is going to Europe to meet him , as have some others . At the moment it's all the media and the offer backed by the AFL WILL BE MASSIVE

thanks carro

 

[Punts]

Surprised your not flying over for a coffee

 

[bedford]

Surprised your not flying over for a coffee

I don't fly , remember i rowed to Tassie and caught a few scallops on the trip .

 

[bedford]

thanks carro

You have called ne many things , but don't call me a rex hunt

 

[The King!]

You have called ne many things , but don't call me a rex hunt

all good fun my friend

I reckon hardwick should pass on the suns

 

[The King!]

probably retire before the next

 

[Jewelsbon]

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probably retire before the next

Can you send me the link to that your majesty? Gotta send it to my son in law!

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Can you send me the link to that your majesty? Gotta send it to my son in law!

Haha... Cruel but fair.

 

[Nuggetz]

Dusty and buddy to the suns if hardwick signs?

 

[Olian]

Dusty and buddy to the suns if hardwick signs?

Dusty has back ended deal worth about +$1mn. If Suns were in the premiership window fair enough. They aren’t though and I can’t see them blowing up there salary cap for two ageing stars.

 

[caesar88]

St Kilda have the exact same win-loss record to round 21 that they had last year, and only a 5% difference in their percentage. Yet they're 5th now when last year they were 9th at the same point. The competition is mediocre this year.

 

[S120]

St Kilda have the exact same win-loss record to round 21 that they had last year, and only a 5% difference in their percentage. Yet they're 5th now when last year they were 9th at the same point. The competition is mediocre this year.

Agreed. It's a closely run competition, but the overall quality of the competitors seems down to me on a lot of the seasons over the last decade or so.

 

[Olian]

Interesting article on the realities of being an AFL club doctor.

Why would you be an AFL club doctor?

It’s a tough job being an AFL club doctor, and it’s getting more difficult. You’re on call 24 hours a day, and on match day must make quick decisions under fierce scrutiny.

www.theage.com.au

 

[The King!]

Can you send me the link to that your majesty? Gotta send it to my son in law!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02QocQ1injthL1JgfnUUwtp7hXo5AZ5BPGnTDxis38onKQkUjZXCctLE3g6ibJcBMGl&id=100063025941452&mibextid=qC1gEa