Will I ever understand AFL?

Try this

TT

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Originally Posted by Twisted Tenon

Try this

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Thanks TT, I think that illustrates the point I was making fairly well. Thanks for posting. The only way it could have been a better example is if the impact was even higher and to the head, but I am not wishing that on any of the players, though the day will inevitably come.

Cheers

Doug

Let those who play the game worry about the rules and the risks. As a rugby player I was well aware of the risks. I am now crippled by injuries sustained from a long rugby career but would not change a thing. The choice was mine and I loved it. I understand it is not for everyone and I respect that, but I think it better to leave the decision making to those involved. After all, they are the ones affected.

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Originally Posted by rustynail

As a rugby player I was well aware of the risks. I am now crippled by injuries sustained from a long rugby career but would not change a thing.

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Were you hit in the head often?

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Originally Posted by doug3030

Were you hit in the head often?

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What's your point?

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Originally Posted by rustynail

What's your point?

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Hi Rustynail,

I am not sure what you mean by that.

I was not making a point, just asking a question :?

Cheers

Doug

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Originally Posted by rustynail

Let those who play the game worry about the rules and the risks. As a rugby player I was well aware of the risks. I am now crippled by injuries sustained from a long rugby career but would not change a thing. The choice was mine and I loved it. I understand it is not for everyone and I respect that, but I think it better to leave the decision making to those involved. After all, they are the ones affected.

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That's a good point rustynail. One injury issue more prevalent with the rugby codes than AFL is concussion. Until recently it was a hidden issue. It is a huge problem in the American football. I'm not sure players in the past really understood the dangers for later in life. Peter Fitzsimmons is championing the cause at the moment. I played the round ball game all my life and only have lower back and knee problems to content with but like many others, I don't regret one game.

TT

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Originally Posted by Twisted Tenon

That's a good point rustynail. One injury issue more prevalent with the rugby codes than AFL is concussion. Until recently it was a hidden issue. It is a huge problem in the American football. I'm not sure players in the past really understood the dangers for later in life. Peter Fitzsimmons is championing the cause at the moment. I played the round ball game all my life and only have lower back and knee problems to content with but like many others, I don't regret one game.

TT

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Brain injury and spinal cord damage are the two biggest risks one faces in contact sport.
They are also sustainable in many day to day activities. When playing rugby, my neck size was more than 50cm larger than it is today, due to constant weight training and neck exercises. My waist has done the opposite. I am a great believer in head protectors and think the new head bands a great idea.

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Originally Posted by doug3030

Hi Rustynail,

I am not sure what you mean by that.

I was not making a point, just asking a question :?

Cheers

Doug

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My Doctor often states on my referrals, "Probably stuck his head in one too many scrums."

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Originally Posted by rustynail

When playing rugby, my neck size was more than 50cm larger than it is today, due to constant weight training and neck exercises.

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:? Must have been a big neck.

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Originally Posted by Sturdee

:? Must have been a big neck.

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My mistake. Should have read 50mm.

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Originally Posted by doug3030

Were you hit in the head often?

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What's your point?

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Originally Posted by doug3030

I am not sure what you mean by that.

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Originally Posted by rustynail

My Doctor often states on my referrals, "Probably stuck his head in one too many scrums."

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