Kalyn Ponga head knocks

[senshidog]

NRL 360
"Theres nowhere in the modern game a player can hide and escape potential head knocks"
"He needs to take some time off and I think Newcastle will do that"
"Needs to reevaluate how he tackles" - Anasta

Problem with concussions is at a neuron level. It's something I've got a personal interest in (neuroscience), but rather than try to explain it this article (whilst long) explains it in laymans terms brilliantly.

It shows why concussion is such a serious thing, and this is probably one of the best articles I've seen written on the subject.

What happens to your brain when you get a concussion: a deeper dive — Concussion Alliance

For anyone searching for information on what happens to your brain when you get a concussion, this page seeks to offer a starting place. The science and research behind concussions is complicated and evolving. We try to reveal some of the latest knowledge in a way you can understand.

www.concussionalliance.org

Theres a video (Ted Talk) that goes for 15 minutes in the article if people want to fast track some it, but honestly it's a brilliant read and the analogies are simple to understand (like the battery losing charge with each recharge).

 

[Interestingg]

The guy got concussed again and will miss the next round and possibly more after suffering yet another head knock. 4th concussion in 10 months.

Should the Knights just agree to part ways with him? He's their highest paid player but they aren't getting their value for money.

There are already concerns about his long term future. Maybe he should go to Union and hang out on the wing to prolong his career?

He’ll be medically retired within the next year and take home his full contract money outside of the salary cap. He’s extremely lucky he signed that huge deal last year or nobody would touch him

 

[maroondog72]

So the opposite of a penis. The more you use it the less sensitive you get.

Why am I not surprised that the first thing you thought of was your dick?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Why am I not surprised that the first thing you thought of was your dick?

I've quit using it so it's kinda been on my mind lately..

 

[2144superman]

I've quit using it so it's kinda been on my mind lately..

Me too bro. LFC related performance anxiety?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Me too bro. LFC related performance anxiety?

I had an accident so I'm too afraid to use it anymore

 

[CroydonDog]

I hope he is quietly being set up for a life beyond footy, like further studies etc. It would be pretty hard to only have a focus as a kid to becoming a professional athlete and then having it snatch away just as you're getting started. I think moving to 5/8th hasn't helped, but even with adjustments to technique etc, some people are just more susceptible than others.

 

[EL Hefe]

Would that neck brace thing the QLD guy wore help with whiplash?

You mean this guy?, Nah it doesn't help

 

[Psycho Doggie]

He's got a glass head now. Same thing with Pucovski (cricketer and supposed next big thing). Its an interesting case - we'll see how serious the Nrl is about player welfare.

So really there isn't any protection against concussion apart from good technique?

Yeah I thought of poor Will too, I believe his most recent concussion occurred while the Victorian team were messing about with a volleyball during training, the ball has hit him in the face and that was it, full on concussion symptoms. I don't think we'll see him play Test cricket again, opposition will target his head because even some whiplash could end his game. Everyone is different in this regard. If you can take a bit of a knock to the head and not get symptoms, consider yourself fortunate.

 

[Foxalldayeveryday]

If he gets any more headknocks he will end up like a well known poster on this forum.
BLOCKED.

 

[Doogie]

Yeah I thought of poor Will too, I believe his most recent concussion occurred while the Victorian team were messing about with a volleyball during training, the ball has hit him in the face and that was it, full on concussion symptoms. I don't think we'll see him play Test cricket again, opposition will target his head because even some whiplash could end his game. Everyone is different in this regard. If you can take a bit of a knock to the head and not get symptoms, consider yourself fortunate.

This then moves into the old Ian Chappell argument, modern techniques have too many batsman lining up the short ball. No stepping inside or staying outside, its all front and back now. But thats a debate for another thread.

But yeah - a volleyball? Fck - then its pretty black and white.

 

[Psycho Doggie]

This then moves into the old Ian Chappell argument, modern techniques have too many batsman lining up the short ball. No stepping inside or staying outside, its all front and back now. But thats a debate for another thread.

But yeah - a volleyball? Fck - then its pretty black and white.

He basically has the opposite of Homer Simpson syndrome.

 

[Doogie]

He basically has the opposite of Homer Simpson syndrome.

Or @Foxalldayeveryday (i.e. Nasheed) syndrome, too much lube, too small a dick and all that happens is he slips and smacks himself in the forehead all the time.

 

[Foxalldayeveryday]

Or @Foxalldayeveryday (i.e. Nasheed) syndrome, too much lube, too small a dick and all that happens is he slips and smacks himself in the forehead all the time.

Don't talk to your father like that.

 

[Shanked]

Will be interesting if they decide to bring in the 10m

 

[Dogmonster]

Game is too physical for him now, what next 6ft 3, 120kg spine players. Was a better game in 90s and early 2000.
Over trained and over structured now. Wingers use to be skinny shit dweebs that wouldn't dare go near the middle.

 

[The DoggFather]

You mean this guy?, Nah it doesn't help

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"Did you say government car?"

"Help, im parralympic!"

 

[Freakzilla]

NRL has made the law that anyone who fails a HIA will not be able to play for 11 days.

Players will miss Origin & finals games because of this law.

 

[BELMORE]

Kalyan Ponga just wrecking it for everyone

 

[Bulldog1966]

NRL has made the law that anyone who fails a HIA will not be able to play for 11 days.

Players will miss Origin & finals games because of this law.

This new or do you mean for a Category 1 HIA?