Banter The No Dazzlering Big Cricket Thread

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Apart from his 100 on a road the other week, he hasn't scored runs in a while.
Not to mention the second he walks out he's going to cop a short ball barrage

I'd love nothing more than for him to have a long and fruitful test career, but I don't see it happening without him compromising his long term health.
 
That little red Westpac ad banner between the overs in the live Cricinfo tab is so triggering when you click on and off the page. Looks like we've just lost a wicket every time I check in on proceedings
 
Not to mention the second he walks out he's going to cop a short ball barrage

I'd love nothing more than for him to have a long and fruitful test career, but I don't see it happening without him compromising his long term health.
It sounds like the mental health stuff is a much bigger issue for him than the concussions. I wouldn't rule out him getting back to test level but I can't see it for a few years yet.
 
Will Pucovski, in an ideal world.

That ship has surely sailed. I think it would be reckless to put him out in front of the fastest bowlers in the world with a well known short ball and concussion weakness.

Reckless and quite probably culpable for any injury IMO.

I'm a bit astounded they haven't told him it's over at all levels TBH.
 
It sounds like the mental health stuff is a much bigger issue for him than the concussions. I wouldn't rule out him getting back to test level but I can't see it for a few years yet.

In the short-medium term perhaps.

Johnny Platten no doubt seemed fine enough for years after he finished up playing. Concussion is all about the long term impacts
 

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In the short-medium term perhaps.

Johnny Platten no doubt seemed fine enough for years after he finished up playing. Concussion is all about the long term impacts
Yeah fair point, I meant more in terms of stopping him getting picked in the team short term. He should give it away, just doesn't look like he wants to.
 
Re: Pucovski and concussions. At what point does personal responsibility come into this? We know a shed-ton more nowadays than ever before, but if somebody is willing to risk it, then isn't that up to them? Same goes for footy.

I'm not sure where I sit on that one, it's a very interesting debate. I do wince a little every time I hear Pucovski is back playing.
 
Yeah fair point, I meant more in terms of stopping him getting picked in the team short term. He should give it away, just doesn't look like he wants to.

My old man is basically deaf these days. A life time of aggregated hearing damage coming home to roost.

Seems to have a lot of similarities with concussion in the way it comes about (NB- Not a doctor or physiologist)

It's certainly made me more mindful of the severe impact/disability that can be visited upon you for things that you "got over" in your youth.
 
Re: Pucovski and concussions. At what point does personal responsibility come into this? We know a shed-ton more nowadays than ever before, but if somebody is willing to risk it, then isn't that up to them? Same goes for footy.

I'm not sure where I sit on that one, it's a very interesting debate. I do wince a little every time I hear Pucovski is back playing.
I think there is definitely an element of personal responsibility involved.
 
Re: Pucovski and concussions. At what point does personal responsibility come into this? We know a shed-ton more nowadays than ever before, but if somebody is willing to risk it, then isn't that up to them? Same goes for footy.

I'm not sure where I sit on that one, it's a very interesting debate. I do wince a little every time I hear Pucovski is back playing.
Professional sporting clubs are huge businesses that employ multiple medical personel and have access to experts the average person doesn't. I can't cop them trying to pass the buck onto kids with no real knowledge in the area.
 
Professional sporting clubs are huge businesses that employ multiple medical personel and have access to experts the average person doesn't. I can't cop them trying to pass the buck onto kids with no real knowledge in the area.
I'm suggesting the opposite. That all of that medical knowledge is passed onto the player, and advice given to maybe call it quits, but the player says no, I love this game too much and it's my life and I'm willing to accept this risk.
 

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