AFLâs 12-day concussion rule not long enough Concussed footballers could be sidelined for longer after brain scans showed the enforced 12-day lay-off might not be enough.
Health by Grant McArthur and Michael Warner 30th Apr 2021 10:25 AM
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Subscriber only Scans of injured footballers brains have revealed many are still damaged two weeks after suffering knocks to the head. The finding by top Melbourne scientists suggests the AFL s new 12-day concussion stand-down rule - which has also been adopted by all its local and Âjunior leagues - is inadequate. The 12-day rule, introduced this year, is double the previous break but well short of the 30 days some experts say is needed for heavily-concussed players.
AFLâs 12-day concussion rule not long enough Concussed footballers could be sidelined for longer after brain scans showed the enforced 12-day lay-off might not be enough.
Health by Grant McArthur and Michael Warner 30th Apr 2021 10:25 AM
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Subscriber only Scans of injured footballers brains have revealed many are still damaged two weeks after suffering knocks to the head. The finding by top Melbourne scientists suggests the AFL s new 12-day concussion stand-down rule - which has also been adopted by all its local and Âjunior leagues - is inadequate. The 12-day rule, introduced this year, is double the previous break but well short of the 30 days some experts say is needed for heavily-concussed players.
David Swallow falls to the ground after being concussed in a tackle.
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Subscriber only Concussed AFL players will be sidelined for at least one match under a major overhaul of the game s policing of head knocks. Under current guidelines, concussed players are able to play seven days after a knock if they pass medical assessments. The lay off period will now be extended beyond 10 days. It means a player knocked out in a preliminary final would miss the Grand Final. David Swallow falls to the ground after being concussed in a tackle. An AFL spokesman said its updated concussion guidelines would be finalised in the coming weeks.
David Swallow falls to the ground after being concussed in a tackle.
News by Michael Warner
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Subscriber only Concussed AFL players will be sidelined for at least one match under a major overhaul of the game s policing of head knocks. Under current guidelines, concussed players are able to play seven days after a knock if they pass medical assessments. The lay off period will now be extended beyond 10 days. It means a player knocked out in a preliminary final would miss the Grand Final. David Swallow falls to the ground after being concussed in a tackle. An AFL spokesman said its updated concussion guidelines would be finalised in the coming weeks.