The NRL Is Taking Concussion Very, Very Seriously

[SeaEagle21]

Last night on NRL 360 they said that if the NRL is serious about head knocks then they need to increase the number of players on the bench... i agree with this as you should have an 18 or 19th man permitted to be used if a player is concussed and can't return (thinking backline players here)

Another interesting point was if the game is the GF what happens? You think that a coach would be given backing by the club to leave their superstar players on regardless of the fine?

NRL appointed doctors... have my doubts on this too

 

[globaleagle]

http://www.nrl.com/nrls-head-injury-protocol-sanctions/tabid/10874/newsid/105412/default.aspx

As expected...the reductions are in:



CEO Todd Greenberg said fines totalling $350,000 had been imposed on the Gold Coast Titans, St George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights.

He said that, following consideration of submissions from each club, the penalties would be:

o Gold Coast Titans $50,000 (with a further $100,000 suspended) for incidents involving Kane Elgey and Ryan Simpkins

o St George Illawarra Dragons $50,000 (with a further $50,000 suspended) for an incident involving Josh Dugan

o Newcastle Knights $50,000 (with a further $50,000 suspended) for an incident involving Brendan Elliot