Should Jude play this weekend?

[Robbo]

Would love him to play but this is a man's health we are talking about. He should sit this week out.

[Big Al]

Would love him to play but this is a man's health we are talking about. He should sit this week out.

It's why the club has a doctor and if he gives Jude the all clear then I don't think there is any thing to worry about. There is no way that Nathan Gibbs would jeopardise the health of any player.

[Big Al]

It was interesting to read the article by Rintoul and the aflpa 'directives'. It seems like Jude should not have been allowed to come back onto the ground on Saturday. He made a really important contribution when he came back on, and the Swans were already down one player, but hey, what about the potential future cost to the player? It is a hard call but I say that to protect the player is the highest priority. I still think Tighe's physical condition before he went back to Ireland was a result of gross mismanagement and almost unforgiveable! I hope Jude does not play v the Cats, even if he passes the 'tests' and wants to. If McGlynn is fully recovered he could fill the gap.

Any proof of this?

AFL in case you missed it is a bloody tough game and the players bodies cop a pounding. I think the medical staff at the Swans are brilliant professional people and look after their players. This comment is a sleight on them and I think very much uncalled for.

[Jewels]

It's why the club has a doctor and if he gives Jude the all clear then I don't think there is any thing to worry about. There is no way that Nathan Gibbs would jeopardise the health of any player.

Totally agree Al. Gibbs has been our doctor for a long time and knows our boys inside out, I'm quite certain he wouldn't risk it.

O/T but Al, your avatar photo and comment definitely DON'T MATCH!
Braddy a Woman Repeller- NO WAY!!!!!

[Jesse Richards]

[QUOTE=Jewels;483180]Totally agree Al. Gibbs has been our doctor for a long time and knows our boys inside out, I'm quite certain he wouldn't risk it.
QUOTE]

He already did risk it by letting Jude come back on, especially after that 2nd hit.

[rojo]

Any proof of this?

AFL in case you missed it is a bloody tough game and the players bodies cop a pounding. I think the medical staff at the Swans are brilliant professional people and look after their players. This comment is a sleight on them and I think very much uncalled for.

Yes, I know what I said is a bit over the top re Tighe but I remember when he injured his knee one Saturday and did everything to convince the doctors etc that he was ok to play the next week, and he did, and then for the rest of the season he was playing at about 50% of his capability. Read again the article by Rintoul about how it works. The proof however is in that the year before Tighe went back to Ireland, he played all the season as a shadow of his former self. Why was that? (I know, exaggerating again!) Also, going by the current 'culture' Jude will be declared fit to play on Saturday and be applauded for being real tough. I just hope he doesn't get another whack on the head. Sure, its a tough game but I have a real concern about the long term effect on players of some of the current acceptable practices.

[Big Al]

Re: Should Jude play this weekend?

Totally agree Al. Gibbs has been our doctor for a long time and knows our boys inside out, I'm quite certain he wouldn't risk it.

O/T but Al, your avatar photo and comment definitely DON'T MATCH!
Braddy a Woman Repeller- NO WAY!!!!!

Ah Jewels, the comment is definitely attributed to the name above it...

[Big Al]

Re: Should Jude play this weekend?

Yes, I know what I said is a bit over the top re Tighe but I remember when he injured his knee one Saturday and did everything to convince the doctors etc that he was ok to play the next week, and he did, and then for the rest of the season he was playing at about 50% of his capability. Read again the article by Rintoul about how it works. The proof however is in that the year before Tighe went back to Ireland, he played all the season as a shadow of his former self. Why was that? (I know, exaggerating again!) Also, going by the current 'culture' Jude will be declared fit to play on Saturday and be applauded for being real tough. I just hope he doesn't get another whack on the head. Sure, its a tough game but I have a real concern about the long term effect on players of some of the current acceptable practices.

It's a fair enough concern but i would be dismayed that with all the medical advances that have been made over the years and in the litigious environment we live in that the medical staff would take risks of long term damage to a players health.

[Hartijon]

Back in the old days the test was simple.You asked them to recall what happened and if they could they stayed on.If they had no idea what happened they came off and went to Hospital for a Doctors check.

[ScottH]

Totally agree Al. Gibbs has been our doctor for a long time and knows our boys inside out, I'm quite certain he wouldn't risk it.

O/T but Al, your avatar photo and comment definitely DON'T MATCH!
Braddy a Woman Repeller- NO WAY!!!!!

The Woman Repeller comment has been there for a while, referring to Big Al, he's just update the pic.
However, I agree, it doesn't look good for young Daniel.

[liz]

Here are Doc Gibb's comments. Sounds like he has a strong claim to have some expertise in the matter.

Concussion an AFL grey matter | Herald Sun

[Big Al]

The Woman Repeller comment has been there for a while, referring to Big Al, he's just update the pic.
However, I agree, it doesn't look good for young Daniel.

Duly changed....

[wearebloods]

No he shouldn't but he probably will....I'm sure he's figured out how to jip the concussion test -> He was pretty cagey about the whole issue when he was on AFL Game Day after the Norths game.

With the amount of knocks he's already had to his head, this year alone, he should seriously consider the helmet (or the club should insist on it) to minimise the chances of permanent damage/premature retirement.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Duly changed....

Should change it to "I just hit it sweet"

[Big Al]

Should change it to "I just hit it sweet"

I was going to put "@@@@ you Vossy" but thought better of it...