VAFA General Discussion 2022-2023-2024

[FWIW]

FWIW new vafa president creating a big footy account and the Herald Sun doing a write up on Div1-Div4 recruits, what other nuggets does 2024 have in store? Bedford as the new mod?

 

[zeroseven]

I'm no fan of Robinson and putting to one side what the VAFA may or may not do in the future, there are many neurologists, neuro-surgeons, and neuroscientists et al who have expertise in concussion protocols who are of the view that a 12 day standdown is insufficient.

Agreed - good post. Bedford is out of touch with relevant protocols ...... maybe too many **** knocks?

 

[localfootylegend23]

Agreed - good post. Bedford is out of touch with relevant protocols ...... maybe too many **** knocks?

I thought every concussion case was different in its own right, correct me if wrong

Having a 28 day blanket rule could be overkill for some, not for others

 

[AM]

VAFA Statement - VAFA

Jason Reddick – VAFA CEO To our VAFA Community, It’s important that I address recent media coverage of the important issue of concussion. I begin by stating that the headline “28-day Proposal” used for the concussion article appearing in today’s newspaper is … Continued

www.vafa.com.au

 

[bedford]

Agreed - good post. Bedford is out of touch with relevant protocols ...... maybe too many **** knocks?

Look after yourself 0 , hope you'll be ok

 

[Mr Platinum]

That's fine , but Slobbo is just on a bandwagon

You were right, Slobbo making up s**t, again.

 

[pazza]

VAFA considering 28 day return to play....

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/mark-robinson-why-the-vafa-is-considering-a-28day-return-to-play-rule-for-players-who-have-suffered-a-concussion/news-story/19334b4a039546d90bb92d1edd3fbf88?fbclid=IwAR1dSkxCF3lTu3U10FsxP0_N03olwg43ysQeBmtgEGHnShKwFpD25l-uNUo

It's a serious and science based approach.

Yet the blokes at the Local Footy Show basically attacked them for it.

 

[bedford]

It's a serious and science based approach.

Yet the blokes at the Local Footy Show basically attacked them for it.

VAFA but out a statement a couple of days ago , stating best practice and are waiting on the AFL

 

[TheGoatBaron]

UP THE BLOODS !!!

 

[bedford]

UP THE BLOODS !!!

RUOK

 

[TheGoatBaron]

RUOK

No, it's too ******* hot

Also, Districts were my junior club.

 

[AM]

I thought every concussion case was different in its own right, correct me if wrong

Having a 28 day blanket rule could be overkill for some, not for others

I can't recall reading where anyone with expertise has suggested it'll be a one-size-fits-all approach.

 

[AM]

VAFA but out a statement a couple of days ago , stating best practice and are waiting on the AFL

It's a wonder no one posted a link here!

 

[God Yeah]

VAFAUA - anything more to this? or no not enough candidates to elect a new president?

"The special resolution and new president election that was scheduled for tomorrow at 7:30pm has been cancelled and postponed indefinitely. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will come out with more information about a new date for the special resolution and new president election in the next two weeks."

 

[bedford]

Every player under AFL level with concussion will have to be out for 21 days , i presume we will have this

 

[GerryG]

Every player under AFL level with concussion will have to be out for 21 days , i presume we will have this

last H&A round best player concussion .
Grand final - Saturday day 21 , Sunday Day 22 !!!!

 

[bedford]

last H&A round best player concussion .
Grand final - Saturday day 21 , Sunday Day 22 !!!!

That's it

 

[outside_off]

Every player under AFL level with concussion will have to be out for 21 days , i presume we will have this

Time for a review of penalties.

Causing an incident that results in 21 days on sidelines needs to have a longer suspension than the victim.

 

[Max Leader]

Time for a review of penalties.

Causing an incident that results in 21 days on sidelines needs to have a longer suspension than the victim.

As someone who spends time as an advocate. Some penalties are too hard. Outcome over action. A very difficult predicament.

 

[10571z]

Time for a review of penalties.

Causing an incident that results in 21 days on sidelines needs to have a longer suspension than the victim.

Has to be 4 weeks min for a bump that results in a concussion and the player missing 3 games

 

[outside_off]

As someone who spends time as an advocate. Some penalties are too hard. Outcome over action. A very difficult predicament.

Appreciate its difficult predicament

The 21 days rule is primarily to manage concussion however we need to look at ways of reducing them as well.

If the idea is to prevent concussions there needs to be a bigger deterrent.

 

[God Yeah]

Every player under AFL level with concussion will have to be out for 21 days , i presume we will have this

Looks like it - Impossible to implement and monitor, complete reliance on the honesty of the player.

How ya feeling? Yeah, I'm right to go coach.

 

[zeroseven]

Looks like it - Impossible to implement and monitor, complete reliance on the honesty of the player.

How ya feeling? Yeah, I'm right to go coach.

Should make for an interesting members meeting on the 13 March. Also rumour has it Frank the Tank has applied to be appointed back on the VAFA Board. After the "airing" of some of his early emails the New Board will say Noooooooooooo - the clubs have spoken as well.

 

[rightfoot_sloth]

Looks like it - Impossible to implement and monitor, complete reliance on the honesty of the player.

How ya feeling? Yeah, I'm right to go coach.

The clubs trainers are there to support the players and coaches for head knocks.

There is more scrutiny and awareness on concussion than ever before as we all know. So they are trained on the symptoms and it is also part of the coaching re-accreditation covers concussion identification.

Personally I think the 21 day rule is good.

However we must keep in mind that the 21 days is a minimum and I personally wouldn’t never try and rush someone back early if they hadn’t been approved by a doctor.

 

[bedford]

The clubs trainers are there to support the players and coaches for head knocks.

There is more scrutiny and awareness on concussion than ever before as we all know. So they are trained on the symptoms and it is also part of the coaching re-accreditation covers concussion identification.

Personally I think the 21 day rule is good.

However we must keep in mind that the 21 days is a minimum and I personally wouldn’t never try and rush someone back early if they hadn’t been approved by a doctor.

It's actually 20 days and they can return on the 21st day

 

[God Yeah]

The clubs trainers are there to support the players and coaches for head knocks.

There is more scrutiny and awareness on concussion than ever before as we all know. So they are trained on the symptoms and it is also part of the coaching re-accreditation covers concussion identification.

Personally I think the 21 day rule is good.

However we must keep in mind that the 21 days is a minimum and I personally wouldn’t never try and rush someone back early if they hadn’t been approved by a doctor.

"There is more scrutiny and awareness on concussion than ever before as we all know. So they are trained on the symptoms and it is also part of the coaching re-accreditation covers concussion identification."

All good and well if you are seeing the person every day post the incident and can track progression of symptoms. A local club coach or trainer may only see the player the following Thursday or Saturday. Especially the lower down the grades you go.

It's a step forward, but in my eyes it's a motherhood statement on the eve of the season