Will I ever understand AFL?

[doug3030]

What's your point?

Hi Rustynail,

I am not sure what you mean by that.

I was not making a point, just asking a question

Cheers

Doug

[Twisted Tenon]

Let those who play the game worry about the rules and the risks. As a rugby player I was well aware of the risks. I am now crippled by injuries sustained from a long rugby career but would not change a thing. The choice was mine and I loved it. I understand it is not for everyone and I respect that, but I think it better to leave the decision making to those involved. After all, they are the ones affected.

That's a good point rustynail. One injury issue more prevalent with the rugby codes than AFL is concussion. Until recently it was a hidden issue. It is a huge problem in the American football. I'm not sure players in the past really understood the dangers for later in life. Peter Fitzsimmons is championing the cause at the moment. I played the round ball game all my life and only have lower back and knee problems to content with but like many others, I don't regret one game.

TT

[rustynail]

That's a good point rustynail. One injury issue more prevalent with the rugby codes than AFL is concussion. Until recently it was a hidden issue. It is a huge problem in the American football. I'm not sure players in the past really understood the dangers for later in life. Peter Fitzsimmons is championing the cause at the moment. I played the round ball game all my life and only have lower back and knee problems to content with but like many others, I don't regret one game.

TT

Brain injury and spinal cord damage are the two biggest risks one faces in contact sport.
They are also sustainable in many day to day activities. When playing rugby, my neck size was more than 50cm larger than it is today, due to constant weight training and neck exercises. My waist has done the opposite. I am a great believer in head protectors and think the new head bands a great idea.

[rustynail]

Hi Rustynail,

I am not sure what you mean by that.

I was not making a point, just asking a question

Cheers

Doug

My Doctor often states on my referrals, "Probably stuck his head in one too many scrums."

[Sturdee]

When playing rugby, my neck size was more than 50cm larger than it is today, due to constant weight training and neck exercises.

Must have been a big neck.

[rustynail]

Must have been a big neck.

My mistake. Should have read 50mm.

[FenceFurniture]

Were you hit in the head often?

What's your point?

I am not sure what you mean by that.

My Doctor often states on my referrals, "Probably stuck his head in one too many scrums."