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[ad_1] Roosters back-rower Sitili Tupouniua is set to overcome a leg injury to take on Manly on Sunday. Meanwhile the Broncos are hopeful Brendan Piakura will pass concussion protocols to line up in the second row against the Rabbitohs. Read on for the Early Mail for Round 2. The only place to watch every game … Read more
[ad_1] The AFL has chosen to keep the forced break after a concussion at 12 days – but only at the elite level, with all other footballers forced into a minimum 21-day absence. The league realised its 2024 concussion protocols on Wednesday evening, declaring the extra medical care and management seen for AFL and AFLW … Read more
[ad_1] A “really embarrassed” Jimmy Webster has issued an apology upon accepting his seven-game suspension for concussing North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin. However, the maligned Saint has received surprise sympathies from a pair of rival stars. Webster was banned for more than a quarter of the season by the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday, following a … Read more
[ad_1] Former Sea Eagles enforcer Mark ‘Spudd” Caroll has sent an impassioned plea to the NRL, hoping to introduce lengthy stand down periods to combat CTE. Following Broncos legend Corey Parker’s reveal he suffers from symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, caused by repeated head knocks and concussions. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Carroll labelled the … Read more
[ad_1] The final act of Angus Brayshaw’s career typified the character with which he played footy. The Demon, who has retired due to concussion after undergoing extensive neurological examinations, charged through the middle of the MCG before kicking long into attack during last September’s qualifying final against subsequent premiers Collingwood. It was the most direct … Read more
[ad_1] Alexander Volkanovski has been forced to defend against shock claims he isn’t only returning to the Octagon four months too soon, but carrying a KO “button” on the left side of his temple. Australia’s UFC featherweight king will defend gold for a sixth time against cocky Spaniard Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in Anaheim, … Read more
[ad_1] Gavin Pratt has steel in a dodgy right knee and gold, surely, in his index finger. Has to, we reckon, given said fingerprint is used as part a state-of-the-art security system to unlock every door we walk through here inside a UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas worth $20 million. Doesn’t matter if you … Read more
[ad_1] The NRL has reportedly ramped up concussion protocols during training and is considering limiting contract in a bid to reduce risks of brain injuries in the game. The Sydney Morning Herald reports all clubs must now film every contact training session held throughout the season and that footage will be used to determine any … Read more
[ad_1] Wait, it’s already February? And televised footy is less than three weeks away?! The AFL pre-season is in full swing with clubs tuning up for televised match simulations and official practice matches – with Kayo the only place to watch every morsel you’ve been desperate to vacuum up into your greedy, little footy-loving mouth … Read more
[ad_1] In what’s been a rollercoaster season for Josh Giddey, can he go to another level by improving in one key area? Plus Ben Simmons is closing in on his return, Dyson Daniels’ defensive impact laid bare, and more! Below foxsports.com.au looks at how all the Australians in the NBA have been tracking in recent … Read more