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
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.
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It would be hard to argue with a medical professional from a lay position, but nevertheless there is still a debate within the medical fraternity about the issue. In the last season of the NFL changes were made to more strictly monitor the effects of concussion and also the rest required.
Lawmakers Grill Former N.F.L. Doctor on Brain Injuries - NYTimes.com
The other problem that the NFL faced was that many players would simply lie about some of the problems that they had after suffering from concussion (such as having headaches, instances of memory loss etc). All players want to play - each and every week.
Remember those comments that Jude made a couple of weeks ago on the footy show - it may have been tounge-in-cheek, but it does provide a small insight into the mentality of a player who would literally give his all for the club.
I would not have a problem if a rule was introduced that made it mandatory for a player to sit the following week out after a concussion.
I hope he wears a full face helmet on Sunday.
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"He was proud of us when we won and he was still proud of us when we lost' Tami Roos about Paul Sept 06.
There is a follow-up to the issue in The Age today: All club doctors to audit their concussion protocols
I really think Jude should be rested this week.I know it's a big game and all but the long term effects on these head knocks are not known yet and from what I saw last week he should not have gone back out.I have seen alot of concussion people at my work and it can have very serious consequences.
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