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  • The Runner
    Regular in the Side
    • May 2017
    • 718

    #31
    Originally posted by dejavoodoo44
    All the research that I've seen, states that while headgear does protect against gashes, scratches and bruises, it doesn't offer significant protection against concussion. This is largely because concussion is a whiplash injury; where the vulnerable, relatively long axons of the brain cells are sheared by the whiplash force. I've heard claims, that collapsing shell type headgear can lessen that force and help prevent concussion. Which sounds logical, but after a quick search, I couldn't find any evidence to back that up.
    The prevalence of CTE in American football would suggest it's not a total protection. The helmet does mean they lead with their head, a lot. But it's not stopping CTE occurring.

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    • Mountain Man
      Regular in the Side
      • Feb 2008
      • 907

      #32
      When does the ECAFL fixture commence?

      I am assuming that the standard will be higher than NEAFL of past years, and the size of the squad will enable players to be tried in their development roles rather than plugging gaps to be competitive. The travelling will also assist in realistic experience for younger players.

      There may be selection surprises, but that has not been Longmire's past policy, and the ECAFL might be a factor

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      • Mountain Man
        Regular in the Side
        • Feb 2008
        • 907

        #33
        To continue the subject of my own question earlier posed, the only AFL information I can find is from October announcing the teams. It states

        The VFL and East Coast Second-Tier Competition will integrate into a streamlined calendar for men’s football with the 2021 NAB League Boys, with both seasons set to begin in April, running concurrently with the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

        Not only what does that mean; but when do our second tier team get to strut their stuff?

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        • Aaron
          Regular in the Side
          • Jan 2009
          • 805

          #34
          Originally posted by Mountain Man
          When does the ECAFL fixture commence?
          According to Start date for East Coast VFL announced , "The new East Coast VFL season will begin on Saturday April 17"

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          • rickmat
            Regular in the Side
            • Mar 2018
            • 500

            #35
            I wonder if the Reserves team will get a run pre the Swans - GWS match this weekend.

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            • 707
              Veterans List
              • Aug 2009
              • 6204

              #36
              No info I can find on a season fixture, VFL dragging their feet, it is mid March already!

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              • The Runner
                Regular in the Side
                • May 2017
                • 718

                #37
                An interesting rule tweak to watch will be in our reserves. The East coast competition will have a new rule of 3 players from each team in each 50m arc for every ball up / throw in. It's being trialled for potential implementation in 2022.

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                • bloodspirit
                  Clubman
                  • Apr 2015
                  • 4448

                  #38
                  Oh good! More new rules!
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                  • barracuda
                    Regular in the Side
                    • Jun 2016
                    • 551

                    #39
                    Originally posted by 707
                    No info I can find on a season fixture, VFL dragging their feet, it is mid March already!
                    From what I know the reserves have 5 trial games in a row against gws. In the actual comp they play all nsw/qu sides twice and only play in Melb 2/3 times. Errol Guldens older brother is the captain of the swans reserves. He is also an academy coach and apparently a very intelligent player and excellent leader.

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                    • 707
                      Veterans List
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 6204

                      #40
                      Originally posted by barracuda
                      From what I know the reserves have 5 trial games in a row against gws. In the actual comp they play all nsw/qu sides twice and only play in Melb 2/3 times. Errol Guldens older brother is the captain of the swans reserves. He is also an academy coach and apparently a very intelligent player and excellent leader.
                      Thanks Barra. Sounds like a fixture designed to limit travel costs but stronger than the NEAFL which will be useful.

                      With a list much bigger than any other club, GC should be a strong side.

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                      • Ruck'n'Roll
                        Ego alta, ergo ictus
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 3990

                        #41
                        In addition to overcoming his concussion, diabetes and mental health issues, Paddy will also need to overcome his poor goalkicking - the Saints were going to try him down back.
                        Last edited by Ruck'n'Roll; 13 March 2021, 04:24 AM.

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                        • ugg
                          Can you feel it?
                          Site Admin
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 15968

                          #42
                          First two rounds have been announced

                          Sat 17th Apr 12pm Sydney Swans v GWS Giants Tramway Oval
                          Sat 24th Apr 10am Gold Coast Suns v Sydney Swans Council Training Oval Metricon Stadium
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                          • dejavoodoo44
                            Veterans List
                            • Apr 2015
                            • 8578

                            #43
                            Originally posted by ugg
                            First two rounds have been announced

                            Sat 17th Apr 12pm Sydney Swans v GWS Giants Tramway Oval
                            Sat 24th Apr 10am Gold Coast Suns v Sydney Swans Council Training Oval Metricon Stadium
                            Which handily match our AFL fixtures. On the 17th we play the Giants at 4.35 on the SCG. And on the 24th we're playing the Suns at 1.45. Though I'm not sure where the Council Training Oval is at Metricon. But obviously, it shouldn't be too hard to find.

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                            • ugg
                              Can you feel it?
                              Site Admin
                              • Jan 2003
                              • 15968

                              #44
                              And there's a VFL practice match against the Giants Sunday 21st March at Tom Wills Oval. Not sure if it's open to the public.
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                              • ugg
                                Can you feel it?
                                Site Admin
                                • Jan 2003
                                • 15968

                                #45
                                Here's the full VFL fixture

                                Reserves live updates (Twitter)
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