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CONCUSSION WATCH
Concussions by Position
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Concussions Team View
Concussions by Team-player
Cody Weightman
Full Forward
Western Bulldogs
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/09/2021
Player Club:
Western Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
25/09/2021
Actual Data return:
25/09/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Weightman has been ruled out for the Dogs' preliminary final due to concussion after being substituted out of their semi-final win over Brisbane. If the Bulldogs make it through to the Grand Final he should be available.
Daniel McStay
Half Forward
Brisbane Lions
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/08/2021
Player Club:
Brisbane Lions
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
"Brisbane Lions forward Dan McStay has been subbed out of his side’s qualifying final clash against Melbourne with concussion after copping a sickening knee to the face.
McStay was taken off the field in the hands of trainers in the opening minutes of the game with blood flowing from his face after teammate Nakia Cockatoo’s knee accidentally hit him with force in the area after a marking contest."
McStay did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Logan McDonald
Forward
Sydney Swans
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/08/2021
Player Club:
Sydney Swans
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Forward
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Prized draftee McDonald has been sidelined for a couple of weeks after sustaining a slight fracture in his cheekbone but is expected to return to training this week.
McDonald did not return for the remainder of the season.
Hayden Crozier
Defender
Western Bulldogs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
21/08/2021
Player Club:
Western Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Defender
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Defensive duo Hayden Crozier and Ed Richards will be unavailable to face Essendon in this week’s elimination final. Crozier (concussion) and Richards (shoulder) sustained injuries in Saturday’s scratch match against the Sydney Swans at VU Whitten Oval. Both will miss at least this week, with their exact return timeframes to be confirmed. “In the first quarter, Hayden was removed from the game after a head knock. He was assessed by our doctors and it’s confirmed Hayden has suffered a concussion,” head of sports medicine, Chris Bell, said. “Hayden will work through a process with our doctors over the next week to determine when he is available to return to play, after the mandated week off."
Crozier, did not return within the 2021 season.
Brad Sheppard
Full Back
West Coast Eagles
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
15/08/2021
Player Club:
West Coast Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Total concussions this year:
2
Incident detail:
Brad Sheppard has come off the ground after clashing heads with Carlton's Adam Saad.
Sheppard did not return within the 2021 season.
Darragh Joyce
Full Back
St Kilda
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/08/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
22/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Joyce, was subbed out in the final minutes of last week’s contest with concussion following a tackle from Geelong’s Tom Hawkins. He is recovering well but will miss the next match as part of the AFL’s concussion protocols.
Joyce did no return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Leo Connolly
Midfield
St Kilda
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/08/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Expected Date return:
22/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
The Saints will also be without Leo Connolly (concussion) for Round 22 after he received a head knock late in last week’s contest
Connolly did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Brodie Smith
Centre
Adelaide Crows
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/08/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Expected Date return:
22/08/2021
Actual Data return:
22/08/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Brodie Smith and Will Hamill are both subject to the AFL’s 12-day concussion protocol and will be unavailable for this weekend’s game against Melbourne. Smith required stitches to his head after a collision in the third quarter against Port Adelaide on Saturday night and was subbed out of the game with concussion. He has had precautionary scans of his head and neck and been cleared of significant damage but will be assessed daily before being reintegrated into full training. “It was a significant hit and quite scary for us all to witness, pleasingly we can say scans have revealed he has no significant damage to his neck which is a great relief,” Head of Football Adam Kelly said. “He has a number of stitches in his head and will now observe the AFL’s concussion protocols.”
Will Hamill
Half Back
Adelaide Crows
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/08/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
22/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Brodie Smith and Will Hamill are both subject to the AFL’s 12-day concussion protocol and will be unavailable for this weekend’s game against Melbourne. Hamill did not require scans but will follow the concussion protocol overseen by medical staff before resuming training. “Will suffered a big hit with Nick Murray in the last quarter on the weekend and he will observe the AFL’s concussion protocols,” Kelly said. “He is well within himself and was out on the training track today which is pleasing, and he will step through that process. “Will has had a number of concussions over the last 12 months so we will be taking a conservative approach.”
Hamill did not return within the 2021 season.
Deakyn Smith
Forward
Melbourne
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/08/2021
Player Club:
Melbourne
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Forward
Expected Date return:
15/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Young Demon Deakyn Smith unfortunately sustained a concussion in the Casey Demons’ match against the Bulldogs on Saturday. He will go through the concussion protocols, meaning he will miss the VFL’s Round 17 game this coming weekend.
Jacob Hopper
Forward
GWS
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/08/2021
Player Club:
GWS
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Forward
Expected Date return:
13/08/2021
Actual Data return:
13/08/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
"Phil Davis and Jacob Hopper are automatically ruled out after both suffered concussions in Sunday night’s loss to the Power.
Hopper was stretchered from the field late in the game after being kicked in the head during an attempted smother. He went to hospital following the game but was cleared of any structural issues and didn’t require any further treatment.
GIANTS Head of Medical Cullan Ball said:
“Those two boys will go straight into the 12-day concussion protocols and will need to pass all their relevant tests to be available next week.
“Phil is doing well and Jacob has also been really lucky considering what a serious incident it was.
“He’s going well and feeling much better.”"
Phil Davis
Full Back
GWS
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/08/2021
Player Club:
GWS
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
13/08/2021
Actual Data return:
03/09/2021
Days lost:
33
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
33
Incident detail:
"Phil Davis and Jacob Hopper are automatically ruled out after both suffered concussions in Sunday night’s loss to the Power.
Davis had vision issues following an incident in the third quarter and was subbed out at three quarter-time. He failed a concussion test post-match.
GIANTS Head of Medical Cullan Ball said:
“Those two boys will go straight into the 12-day concussion protocols and will need to pass all their relevant tests to be available next week. Phil is doing well"""
Bailey Banfield
Half Forward
Fremantle
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/08/2021
Player Club:
Fremantle
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
15/08/2021
Actual Data return:
15/08/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
A nasty head knock to Bailey Banfield has soured a promising first half of football for Fremantle against Richmond at Optus Stadium. The 23-year-old executed a brilliant run-down tackle on Tiger David Astbury just outside the Dockers’ attacking 50 but his head hid the turf heavily. Play was halted for six minutes while Banfield was assessed and strapped to the stretcher before being taken from the field, his teammates coming over to check on the young Docker. Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir confirmed Banfield had suffered a concussion. He was replaced by medical sub Connor Blakely.
Hunter Clark
Half Back
St Kilda
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
30/07/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
14/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
2
Incident detail:
Clark will sit out the mandatory 12 days after sustaining concussion in his return against Carlton.
Clark did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Reference:
https://www.saints.com.au/news/injuriesAlex Pearce
Full Back
Fremantle
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
25/07/2021
Player Club:
Fremantle
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
08/08/2021
Actual Data return:
08/08/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Alex Pearce (concussion) all omissions due to injury.
Ed Richards
Full Back
Western Bulldogs
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/07/2021
Player Club:
Western Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
08/08/2021
Actual Data return:
08/08/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
"Richards will be unavailable this week after being concussed in the third quarter.
The 22-year-old has played four games in an interrupted season, after missing the first three months due to an ankle injury.
“Ed was involved in a contest where he clashed heads. This caused him to have some concussion symptoms,” Bell said.
“Ed has come in well today and we’ll work through a process in the next 10 days or so to determine his availability.”"
Tarryn Thomas
Half Forward
North Melbourne
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/07/2021
Player Club:
North Melbourne
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
07/08/2021
Actual Data return:
07/08/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
"NORTH Melbourne will be without Tarryn Thomas for Saturday's clash against Geelong with the in-form youngster suffering a delayed concussion.
Thomas, who booted four goals in the win over Carlton, suffered the incident during the game but was assessed and cleared to return.
The 21-year-old later developed symptoms and will now enter the AFL's 12-day concussion protocols.
“It’s obviously disappointing to lose someone like Tarryn, particularly as he’s in red-hot form, but we always prioritise the health and wellbeing of our players,” North GM football Brady Rawlings said.
“The concussion protocols are in place for a good reason and we will continue to monitor Tarryn closely, and hope he only misses one week.”"
Josh Thomas
Half Forward
Collingwood
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/07/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
31/07/2021
Actual Data return:
31/07/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
As documented throughout the match, forward Josh Thomas was subbed out of the game with concussion and will miss 14 days through the AFL's concussion protocols.
Nick Murray
Half Back
Adelaide Crows
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/07/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
31/07/2021
Actual Data return:
31/07/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Nick attempted to spoil early in the fourth quarter and landed awkwardly and heavily. He was taken from the ground with suspected concussion. He will now be subject to ongoing clinical assessment and the AFL concussion protocol.
Daniel McKenzie
Centre
St Kilda
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/07/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Expected Date return:
30/07/2021
Actual Data return:
07/08/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
"St Kilda’s Daniel McKenzie has battled a morbid tackle at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.
The midfielder had packed Mitch Georgiades Port-forward when the young West Aussie landed on top of him late in the second period.
McKenzie’s head then slammed into the lawn, leaving the 25-year-old cold."
Lachie Whitfield
Half Forward
GWS
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/07/2021
Player Club:
GWS
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
25/07/2021
Actual Data return:
25/07/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
"GREATER Western Sydney's Lachie Whitfield will miss Saturday's Sydney Derby XXI after being diagnosed with a concussion following the match against the Suns in Ballarat on Sunday.
Whitfield came from the field in the second quarter with visual disturbance, had a head injury assessment and was ruled out of the game.
The 26-year-old has a past history of migraines following head knocks.
After exhibiting further symptoms following the match and undergoing a concussion test on Monday, Whitfield was diagnosed with a concussion and will now undergo the mandatory 12-day concussion protocols. // GIANTS Head of Medical Cullan Ball said:
""Lachie obviously got a knock and he’s had some migraine-type symptoms over the course of the last couple of years and that has led to some visual disturbances for him and that’s what happened to him during the game.
""Unfortunately for Lachie his symptoms deteriorated as the quarter wore on and ultimately he was ruled due to those visual disturbances.
""At that point he was sent to hospital for observation and some further investigations to ensure he didn’t have a facial fracture. Thankfully those investigations came back clear.
""He checked in with the medical staff again today and had his concussion assessment, which he failed, so he’s now been classified as a concussion and will enter the return-to-play protocols and we’ll see how he progresses over the next couple of weeks."""
Lachie Weller
Forward
Gold Coast Suns
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/07/2021
Player Club:
Gold Coast Suns
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Forward
Expected Date return:
24/07/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Lachie Weller (concussion) is also unavailable for Saturday's clash with the Western Bulldogs at Metricon Stadium
Weller did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Liam McMahon
Forward
Collingwood
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/07/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Forward
Expected Date return:
23/07/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
McMahon was suffering severe concussion symptoms last week so the club will be extra cautious.
McMahon did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Jack Scrimshaw
Full Back
Hawthorn
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
10/07/2021
Player Club:
Hawthorn
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
24/07/2021
Actual Data return:
24/07/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Changkuoth Jiath (knee), Jack Scrimshaw (concussion) and Jonathon Ceglar (hip) come out of the team due to injury. “It’s disappointing to lose CJ and Scrimshaw to injury, both have demonstrated tremendous growth in their game this season and have been shining lights in our back end,” McCartney said.
Tom Doedee
Full Back
Adelaide Crows
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/07/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
24/07/2021
Actual Data return:
24/07/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
"Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has admitted he was ""praying"" Tom Doedee would pull out of the brutal marking contest that left him with blurred vision and a concussion.
The incident occurred in the first quarter of Adelaide's Friday night clash against Essendon when Doedee went back with the flight of the ball and was cleaned up by an onrushing Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti.
Both players were left sprawled on the ground for several minutes after the contest, before Doedee was eventually helped off the ground by the Crows doctors. McDonald-Tipungwuti was able to run out the remainder of the match. After being assessed for a concussion, Doedee was eventually subbed out in the second quarter, with medical substitute Ben Davis replacing him."
Jai Arrow
PROP
Rabbitohs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/10/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
"Outgoing South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has called on the NRL to reassess their treatment of head injuries after Jai Arrow was temporarily allowed to play on despite being ""knocked out"".
The Rabbitohs forward copped a high shot from Viliame Kikau in his first run of the NRL grand final on Sunday.
At the time, Arrow was allowed to leave the field as a free interchange rather than a HIA and returned to the field in the first half.
South Sydney medical staff ultimately did check him for delayed concussion at the break with Arrow subsequently failing the HIA and unable to return to the game. ""He was obviously knocked out in the tackle – he was still conscious.
""I’m making a general point here, you don’t want your players to lay down and you want your players to get up - but he was a lot worse off than he would let anybody know.
""We knew when he went back on the field that his timing was way out with his defence. We got him in at half-time and the doctor checked him again and that was the end.""Arrow was praised for flagging the eventual effects of his head knock with the NRL Physio posting on Twitter: ""Have to commend Jai Arrow who experienced delayed symptoms after his head knock in the 1st half, so reported them & came off for a HIA. Has now been ruled out for the game."
Brandon Smith
HOOKER
Stom
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
25/09/2021
Player Club:
Stom
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Total concussions this year:
2
Incident detail:
The Storm and Panthers were locked in a genuinely brutal arm wrestle in the first half, with the Storm losing Christian Welch and Brandon Smith to concussion.
Smith did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Christian Welch
PROP
Storm
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
25/09/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
The Storm and Panthers were locked in a genuinely brutal arm wrestle in the first half, with the Storm losing Christian Welch and Brandon Smith to concussion.
Welch did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Sean Keppie
PROP
Sea Eagles
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/09/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Early in the game, Manly forward Sean Keppie was knocked out after his head made contact with Mark Nicholls’ hip in a tackle. Keppie attempted to get up but fell back down and was clearly not in a good state. “Keppie, put in an awkward position there... might of dazed himself, he’s all rubber-legged... play on for the moment though,” Fox League commentator Warren Smith said. “Play continues on, that is surprising.” Keppie eventually got back to his feet but looked a little groggy while attempting to defend — and slipped off a tackle of Jaxson Paulo, who almost scored. After Paulo was held up, referee Ashley Klein finally blew for time off as a Manly trainer signalled for a head injury assessment. It was later revealed that Keppie had failed the HIA and would not be returning to the field.
Keppie did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Brody Jones
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Knights
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
12/09/2021
Player Club:
Knights
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Interchange HIA - Off Brody Jones
Jones did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Brandon Smith
HOOKER
Storm
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
10/09/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Expected Date return:
25/09/2021
Actual Data return:
25/09/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
"They think he might have a facial fracture," Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said after the win. The Storm were sweating on the results of scans on the star hooker after he suffered a head knock and failed his HIA in his side's 40-12 win over the Sea Eagles on Friday night.
Tariq Sims
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Dragons
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/09/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
A nasty head clash between Tariq Sims and Jacob Host caused a deep laceration to the lip of the Dragons enforcer, who failed a HIA.
Tariq did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Jake Turpin
HOOKER
Boncos
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/09/2021
Player Club:
Boncos
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Jake is undergoing surgery on a broken jaw this week. Jake will be back in full training by December.
Turpin did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Marata Niukore
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Eels
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/08/2021
Player Club:
Eels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
12/09/2021
Actual Data return:
12/09/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Marata Niukore is out after suffering concussion last game, but will return next week for finals.
Adam Keighran
CENTRE
Roosters
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/08/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
02/09/2021
Actual Data return:
02/09/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Adam Keighran (head knock) is expected to play after a week off.
Joseph Manu
CENTRE
Roosters
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/08/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu received three plates for fractured cheekbone. The 25-year-old was operated on for hours by surgeons at a hospital in Brisbane. He suffered injuries following a tackle by Latrell Mitchell during game on Friday. Sydney Roosters medical team compared the facial injuries to a 'car accident'
Manu did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Ben Thomas
PROP
Roosters
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/08/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
11/09/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Ben Thomas (concussion)
Thomas did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Josh Curran
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Warriors
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/08/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
27/08/2021
Actual Data return:
27/08/2021
Days lost:
5
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
11
Incident detail:
Josh Curran (head knock) is in doubt with a short five-day turnaround not helping his cause this week.
Mikaele Ravalawa
WINGER
Dragons
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/08/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
28/08/2021
Actual Data return:
28/08/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Mikaele Ravalawa has been named to play despite failing a HIA on Sunday. He will be monitored as the week progresses.
Semi Valemei
WINGER
Raiders
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/08/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
27/08/2021
Actual Data return:
27/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Semi Valemei Larynx Round 24
Valemei did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Dylan Edwards
FULLBACK
Panthers
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/08/2021
Player Club:
Panthers
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
28/08/2021
Actual Data return:
28/08/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
9
Incident detail:
Dylan Edwards (head knock) has been named to play with a nine-day turnaround in his favour after a nasty collision with Viliame Kikau last week.
Tevita Tatola
PROP
Rabbitohs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/08/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
27/08/2021
Actual Data return:
27/08/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Tevita Tatola needs to pass HIA protocols before he can play this week
Andrew Fifita
PROP
Sharks
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
15/08/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Cronulla Sharks veteran Andrew Fifita has been placed in an induced coma after a “significant” throat injury following his side’s loss to the Knights on Sunday. Fifita stayed on his knees after a tackle from Kurt Mann and and Sauaso Sue in the final minute of the first half. He was attended to by a trainer and left the field for a HIA. The 32-year-old passed the HIA and returned to the field at the start of the second half, however he came off again five minutes later and did not return. He was treated by medics on the sideline of Moreton Daily Stadium in Redcliffe. The Sharks confirmed on Sunday night Fifita was taken to hospital after the game and released a statement on Monday evening providing a fresh update. “In updating the condition of Andrew Fifita, after conferring with specialists today at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, the Sharks can inform that Andrew has suffered a laryngeal fracture and is currently in an induced coma,” the Sharks said in a statement.“Andrew is in a stable condition, with a surgical correction scheduled to take place tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon.
Fifita did not return for the remainder of the season.
Ronaldo Mulitalo
WINGER
Sharks
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
15/08/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
concussion.
Mulitalo did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Nick Meaney
FULLBACK
Bulldogs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
15/08/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
21/08/2021
Actual Data return:
21/08/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Head Knock
Kyle Feldt
WINGER
Cowboys
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/08/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
21/08/2021
Actual Data return:
28/08/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
"The Cowboys will be sweating on the fitness of Kyle Feldt (jaw), while Coen Hess went off with a concussion against the Tigers.
“It looks like he is a little worried about the jaw,” Andrew Voss said of Feldt.
“Back-to-back Coen Hess off and Kyle Feldt off.”"
Coen Hess
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Cowboys
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/08/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
21/08/2021
Actual Data return:
21/08/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
20
Incident detail:
"The Cowboys will be sweating on the fitness of Kyle Feldt (jaw), while Coen Hess went off with a concussion against the Tigers.
“It looks like he is a little worried about the jaw,” Andrew Voss said of Feldt.
“Back-to-back Coen Hess off and Kyle Feldt off.”"
Tom Trbojevic
FULLBACK
Sea Eagles
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/08/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
20/08/2021
Actual Data return:
29/08/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
"Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic could be out for the rest of the regular season after suffering a fracture to his cheekbone on Saturday.
The Sea Eagles say the brunt of the force hit a plate already in Trbojevic’s jaw from a previous fracture.
“The latest news on Tom Trbojevic is that he had previously had a fractured cheekbone which had a plate inserted in it,” Warren Smith explained on Sunday on Fox League.
“There was concern about that cheekbone again last night and he was initially cleared this morning, but reports from the Sea Eagles camp is that Tom Trbojevic may well miss the remaining games between here and the finals with what would appear to be a hairline fracture of that cheekbone."
Brad Parker
CENTRE
Sea Eagles
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/08/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
29/08/2021
Actual Data return:
29/08/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
"Brad Parker is unlikely to play next week after a suffering a very nasty head knock in his side’s win over the Eels on Saturday.
With just under 20 minutes to go, the shoulder of Eels second-rower Ryan Matterson collided with Parker’s head and the Manly centre dropped to the ground.
Matterson was sent off, while Parker was taken from the field.
Fox League sideline commentator Jake Duke reported that thankfully Parker had suffered no other injury other than a concussion.
“Brad Parker is up and about in the Manly dressing room. They have no other concern of injury and he is talking so that is really good news considering the nastiness of that hit,” he said.
“But with the HIA protocols you’d imagine he might struggle to play next week or couple of weeks as well.”"
Alexander Brimson
FULLBACK
Titans
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/08/2021
Player Club:
Titans
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
25/09/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
AJ Brimson (jaw) underwent surgery and is unlikely to return this year.
Brimson failed to return within the 2021 season.
Danny Levi
HOOKER
Broncos
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
13/08/2021
Player Club:
Broncos
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Expected Date return:
22/08/2021
Actual Data return:
22/08/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
9
Incident detail:
Hooker Danny Levi (concussion) will need to pass protocols
Sitili Tupouniua
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Roosters
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
13/08/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
22/08/2021
Actual Data return:
22/08/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
16
Incident detail:
Head Knock
Billy Burns
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Dragons
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
13/08/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
22/08/2021
Actual Data return:
22/08/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
9
Incident detail:
Billy Burns suffered a concussion this evening.
Tom Starling
HOOKER
Raiders
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
12/08/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Expected Date return:
23/09/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Canberra will be without Tom Starling with the hooker sustaining a broken jaw in the loss to the Storm. Starling will meet with a surgeon on Tuesday to determine if he will miss the rest of the season. If he doesn't need to go under the knife he will be out for the next four weeks.
Starling did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Jarrod Croker
CENTRE
Raiders
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
12/08/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
20/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Raiders lost their captain Jarrod Croker to a concussion from a head clash just before halftime.
Croker did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Jahrome Hughes
HALFBACK
Storm
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
12/08/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HALFBACK
Expected Date return:
28/08/2021
Actual Data return:
28/08/2021
Days lost:
16
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
16
Incident detail:
"Storm star Jahrome Hughes had memory loss after he was taken off after a high shot from Corey Harawira-Naera that resulted in a send-off in the 76th minute.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy revealed Hughes couldn’t remember the game after the match.
“He’s not well. He can’t remember anything about the game,” Bellamy said."
Dale Finucane
LOCK
Storm
Games Missed:3
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
12/08/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
LOCK
Expected Date return:
28/08/2021
Actual Data return:
09/09/2021
Days lost:
29
Games missed:
3
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
29
Incident detail:
Storm lost skipper Dale Finucane to a concussion suffered early in their clash with the Raiders. However the Storm clarified they ruled him out as a precaution given his injury history.
Lachlan Burr
PROP
Cowboys
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/08/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
21/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
For the Cowboys, Coach Todd Payten has been forced into several changes with Jason Taumololo (hand), Murray Taulagi (concussion) and Lachlan Burr (concussion) all out.
Burr did not return within the 2021 season.
Murray Taulagi
WINGER
Cowboys
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/08/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
21/08/2021
Actual Data return:
28/08/2021
Days lost:
20
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
20
Incident detail:
For the Cowboys, Coach Todd Payten has been forced into several changes with Jason Taumololo (hand), Murray Taulagi (concussion) and Lachlan Burr (concussion) all out.
Cody Ramsey
CENTRE
Dragons
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/08/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Total concussions this year:
2
Incident detail:
St George Illawarra Dragons outside back Cody Ramsey has revealed he had two teeth snapped during the opening exchanges of Friday night's game against the Canberra Raiders. McCullough was cut open on the head at the time, and the reason has now become clear, Ramsey's two front teeth snapping on McCullough's head. Ramsey didn't return to the field, lasting under a minute for the Dragons before being taken to the dentist. It was a case of friendly fire as Ramsey swung around the back of a tackle, only to have a sickening head clash with Andrew McCullough. According to The Daily Telegraph, Ramsey has had his teeth glued back together and will require surgery at a later date to have them completely replaced. It's understood Ramsey's season could well be over, with the winger unlikely to play before he has surgery, which is scheduled for two week's time.
Ramsey did not return to play within the 2021 season
Oregon Kaufusi
PROP
Eels
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/08/2021
Player Club:
Eels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
21/08/2021
Actual Data return:
21/08/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
The Parramatta Eels' Oregon Kaufusi is sidelined after suffering a concussion last game.
Hymel Hunt
WINGER
Knights
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
05/08/2021
Player Club:
Knights
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
15/08/2021
Actual Data return:
15/08/2021
Days lost:
10
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
10
Incident detail:
Newcastle center Hymel Hunt suffered a concussion in the first half of the match on Thursday night when he was hit in the head by the shoulder of Brisbane striker Keenan Palasia.
Ava Seumanufagai
PROP
Bulldogs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/08/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
08/08/2021
Actual Data return:
08/08/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
At the Raiders, centre Sebastian Kris has been ruled out for their clash with the Dragons after failing a head injury assessment in last week's loss to the Knights.
Sebastian Kris
CENTRE BACK
Raiders
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/08/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE BACK
Expected Date return:
12/08/2021
Actual Data return:
12/08/2021
Days lost:
11
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
3
Total days lost:
32
Incident detail:
Sebastian Kris has been ruled out for a week with concussion, which sees Matt Timoko move from the bench into the centres.
Kenneth Bromwich
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Storm
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/08/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
08/08/2021
Actual Data return:
08/08/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Kenny Bromwich will need to go through concussion protocols ahead of facing Manly this weekend after failing a head injury assessment last week.
Waqa Blake
CENTRE BACK
Eels
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/07/2021
Player Club:
Eels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE BACK
Expected Date return:
06/08/2021
Actual Data return:
06/08/2021
Days lost:
8
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
8
Incident detail:
Meanwhile Eels centre Waqa Blake also went off in the first half for a HIA and was ruled out of the rest of the game due to a concussion.
Jack Murchie
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Warriors
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/07/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
07/08/2021
Actual Data return:
15/08/2021
Days lost:
22
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
22
Incident detail:
The Warriors also lost Jack Murchie and Eli Katoa to concussions
Eliesa Katoa
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Warriors
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/07/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
30/07/2021
Actual Data return:
30/07/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
The Warriors also lost Jack Murchie and Eli Katoa to concussions
Dylan Walker
CENTRE
Sea Eagles
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/07/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
02/08/2021
Actual Data return:
02/08/2021
Days lost:
8
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
8
Incident detail:
"The Sea Eagles lost utility Dylan Walker to a brutal concussion in the second half of their clash with the Tigers.
Walker was bumped by teammate Jake Trbojevic into the path of a rampaging Stefano Utoikamanu’s shoulder and had to be escorted from the field by the Manly medical staff.
“He got bumped by Jake Trbojevic which may have just bumped him into the shoulder of Stefano Utoikamanu and that will be game over for Dylan Walker,” Warren Smith said on Fox League."
Isaah Yeo
LOCK
Panthers
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/07/2021
Player Club:
Panthers
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
LOCK
Expected Date return:
07/08/2021
Actual Data return:
07/08/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
With Isaah Yeo (concussion) on the sidelines, the Panthers will name a new look lineup for Saturday's showdown with Melbourne Storm
Josh Papalii
PROP
Raiders
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/07/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
01/08/2021
Actual Data return:
01/08/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
9
Incident detail:
Josh Papalii (concussion) - TBC
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
FIVE-EIGHTH BACK
Warriors
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/07/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FIVE-EIGHTH BACK
Expected Date return:
30/07/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
"Captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (concussion) and centre Rocco Berry (hamstring) have been ruled out along with second rower Tohu Harris (knee) and hooker Wayde Egan (shoulder).
Harris, Tuivasa-Sheck and Egan were forced off the field in the space of just four minutes – the 12th, 14th and 16th minutes – in Sunday’s loss to the Penrith Panthers."
Tuivasa-Sheck did not return within the 2021 season
Graham Campbell
CENTRE
Rabbitohs
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/07/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
24/07/2021
Actual Data return:
20/08/2021
Days lost:
33
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
33
Incident detail:
Campbell Graham is a late omission for South Sydney's NRL clash with the Warriors after the centre failed to pass concussion protocols at their final training.
James Fisher-Harris
PROP
Panthers
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/07/2021
Player Club:
Panthers
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
24/07/2021
Actual Data return:
24/07/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
There was late concern for Penrith prop James Fisher-Harris who left the field in the closing minutes after he grabbed at a knee after Kikau had landed on his neck. Coach Ivan Cleary said Fisher-Harris had suffered “three injuries in one. I think he got neck, knee and ribs [injuries] all at once,” he said.
Kalyn Ponga
FULLBACK
Knights
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/07/2021
Player Club:
Knights
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
23/07/2021
Actual Data return:
23/07/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Knights coach Adam O'Brien hopes to have the services of both David Klemmer and Kalyn Ponga for next Friday's match against the Roosters. O'Brien lost his star players in the first half to concussion, with neither able to return in the second while the Knights were pummelled by competition leaders Melbourne Storm 48-4 at Cbus Stadium. Ponga had just passed the ball to his right when he turned and immediately hit the shoulder of Storm prop Tui Kamikamica. The Queensland fullback played on but then the Knights trainer stopped play and took Ponga to the sheds for an HIA. Both he and Klemmer will need to pass concussion protocols this week. "They're both good, I just spoke to them then," O'Brien said at the post-match press conference. It seemed like the contact was accidental but O'Brien wasn't so sure. "Kalyn in particular is disappointed. He's fine. It wasn't on report or a penalty so he's disappointed but it is what it is and we'll get on with it. It wasn't the reason why we put that performance in."
David Klemmer
PROP
Knights
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/07/2021
Player Club:
Knights
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
23/08/2021
Actual Data return:
01/08/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Knights coach Adam O'Brien hopes to have the services of both David Klemmer and Kalyn Ponga for next Friday's match against the Roosters. O'Brien lost his star players in the first half to concussion, with neither able to return in the second while the Knights were pummelled by competition leaders Melbourne Storm 48-4 at Cbus Stadium. Ponga had just passed the ball to his right when he turned and immediately hit the shoulder of Storm prop Tui Kamikamica. The Queensland fullback played on but then the Knights trainer stopped play and took Ponga to the sheds for an HIA. Both he and Klemmer will need to pass concussion protocols this week. "They're both good, I just spoke to them then," O'Brien said at the post-match press conference. It seemed like the contact was accidental but O'Brien wasn't so sure. "Kalyn in particular is disappointed. He's fine. It wasn't on report or a penalty so he's disappointed but it is what it is and we'll get on with it. It wasn't the reason why we put that performance in."
Hunter Paisami
CENTRE BACK
Reds
Gender :male
Player Club:
Reds
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
CENTRE BACK
Actual Data return:
22/05/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Back from fracturing his cheek to start at centre.
Matt Toomua
FLY-HALF
Rebels
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/06/2021
Player Club:
Rebels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FLY-HALF
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Pulled midweek with a neck injury
Darcy Breen
PROP
Waratahs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
05/06/2021
Player Club:
Waratahs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
PROP
Total concussions this year:
1
Harry Johnson-Holmes
PROP
Waratahs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
05/06/2021
Player Club:
Waratahs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
PROP
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Pulled up with a neck injury midweek and missed rd 4, still in some doubt for this week
James O'Conner
FULLBACK
Reds
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/06/2021
Player Club:
Reds
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FULLBACK
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Pulled midweek with a neck injury after getting stingers the last few games.
Tom FLegler
MIDDLE FORWARD
Broncos
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/07/2021
Player Club:
Broncos
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
MIDDLE FORWARD
Expected Date return:
18/07/2021
Actual Data return:
18/07/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
changes with middle-forward Thomas Flegler (concussion)
Elliott Whitehead
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Raiders
Games Missed:3
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/07/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
16/07/2021
Actual Data return:
01/08/2021
Days lost:
28
Games missed:
3
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
28
Incident detail:
"The white head also had a cut on the forehead, required seams and took a long time to heal.
In a short turnaround to this Thursday’s match, Raiders coach staff will give Whitehead a week’s vacation to fully recover from some minor injuries."
Matt Doorey
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Bulldogs
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/07/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
18/07/2021
Actual Data return:
18/07/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
22
Incident detail:
Matt Doorey unavailable after suffering concussion
Isaiah Papali'i
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Eels
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/07/2021
Player Club:
Eels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
16/07/2021
Actual Data return:
16/07/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
head knock, expected return round 18
Adam Elliott
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Bulldogs
Games Missed:5
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/06/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
03/07/2021
Actual Data return:
08/08/2021
Days lost:
49
Games missed:
5
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
49
Incident detail:
"Elliott was taken from the field during his side’s loss to the Parramatta Eels in the 55th minute after a head clash with Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown.
The back-rower failed to return to the field with scans following the match confirming he had suffered a fractured cheekbone.
The 26-year old underwent surgery on Monday night and will spend the next six weeks on the sideline."
Tuipulotu Katoa
WINGER
Bulldogs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/06/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
03/07/2021
Actual Data return:
03/07/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Canterbury had wingers Nick Cotric and Tui Katoa taken from the field for concussion assessments as the Bulldogs struggled to stop the Eels juggernaut.
Bayley Sironen
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Warriors
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
19/06/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
02/07/2021
Actual Data return:
02/07/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Concussion
Sebastian Kris
CENTRE BACK
Raiders
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
19/06/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE BACK
Expected Date return:
03/07/2021
Actual Data return:
03/07/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Sebastian Kris was ruled out due to concussion.
John Asiata
PROP
Broncos
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/06/2021
Player Club:
Broncos
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
"Elsewhere, there is concern for Broncos forward John Asiata after he was taken from the field on a medicab.
Asiata was involved in a head clash with Rabbitoh Mark Nicholls and remained on the ground with concern show for his neck."
Will not return for the rest of the 2021 season.
Selwyn Cobbo
WINGER
Broncos
Games Missed:5
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/06/2021
Player Club:
Broncos
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
18/07/2021
Actual Data return:
13/08/2021
Days lost:
57
Games missed:
5
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
57
Incident detail:
It was a rough night for the Broncos who also lost Selwyn Cobbo and Jesse Arthar after the pair failed HIAs. Cobbo copped a head knock in his last start against South Sydney, and while he has not had any lingering concussion symptoms, is being handled carefully by the Broncos given he is still just 18 and easing his way into first grade.
Jesse Arthars
CENTRE
Broncos
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/06/2021
Player Club:
Broncos
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
04/07/2021
Actual Data return:
18/07/2021
Days lost:
31
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
31
Incident detail:
It was a rough night for the Broncos who also lost Selwyn Cobbo and Jesse Arthar after the pair failed HIAs.
Mark Nicholls
PROP
Rabbitohs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/06/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
04/07/2021
Actual Data return:
04/07/2021
Days lost:
17
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
31
Incident detail:
Asiata was involved in a head clash with Rabbitoh Mark Nicholls and remained on the ground with concern show for his neck.
Adam Doueihi
CENTRE
West Tigers
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
13/06/2021
Player Club:
West Tigers
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
04/07/2021
Actual Data return:
04/07/2021
Days lost:
20
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
20
Incident detail:
Parramatta winger Maika Sivo knocks Adam Doueihi out of the game with a high shot that leaves the Wests Tigers centre dazed and confused.
Wayde Egan
HOOKER
Warriors
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
13/06/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Expected Date return:
02/07/2021
Actual Data return:
02/07/2021
Days lost:
18
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
18
Incident detail:
Warriors hooker Wayde Egan has revealed just how nasty the face laceration he suffered on Sunday is. Egan was taken from the field in the 73rd minute with the help of two trainers for a HIA. Going with his concussion was blood pouring down his face from a cut. He was taken to hospital for treatment. There’s a real bad cut and he’s not in a good way. He’s not very stable and he has very blurred (vision),” he said.
Josh Curran
LOCK
Warriors
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
13/06/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
LOCK
Expected Date return:
19/06/2021
Actual Data return:
19/06/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
INTERCHANGE - HIA LAST 15 MINS
Toafofoa Sipley
PROP
Sea Eagles
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/06/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
20/06/2021
Actual Data return:
20/06/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
9
Incident detail:
Toafofoa Sipley is going through concussion protocols in a bid to play and with a nine-day turnaround is every chance of taking the field.
Aaron Naughton
Half Forward
Wester Bulldogs
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/07/2021
Player Club:
Wester Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
17/07/2021
Actual Data return:
17/07/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
"Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge admits it’s “too early” to tell how long high flying forward Aaron Naughton will spend on the sidelines after being subbed out of Sunday’s game against North Melbourne with concussion.
The Bulldogs will be without Naughton for at least next week’s clash with Sydney due to the league’s 12-day concussion protocol.
Naughton landed heavily after leaping for a huge mark on defensive 50 late in the second quarter and left the ground immediately before being subbed out at half time."
Taylor Walker
Half Forward
Adelaide Crows
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/07/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
09/07/2021
Actual Data return:
18/07/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
On Saturday he was substituted at halftime against Brisbane due to a neck injury, Walker was slow to get up after a collision with Daniel Rich.
Josh Corbett
Half Forward
Gold Coast Suns
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/07/2021
Player Club:
Gold Coast Suns
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
17/07/2021
Actual Data return:
17/07/2021
Days lost:
16
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
16
Incident detail:
"Strong-marking forward Josh Corbett will miss the match after sustaining a concussion in the second quarter of the game against Richmond.
“Josh is tracking really well since the incident,” Bull said.
“He’s had a little run today and he’ll continue to progress through our pretty strict concussion protocols and we expect him to be available for next week’s game.”"
Graham Wade
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Sharks
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/06/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Total concussions this year:
4
Incident detail:
Cronulla skipper Wade Graham is set to take a four-week hiatius from the game as he deals with the consequences of repeated concussion.
Graham copped his fourth head knock of the season in Cronulla’s win over the Panthers. He did not return within the 2021 season.
Christian Welch
PROP
Strom
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
05/06/2021
Player Club:
Strom
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
19/06/2021
Actual Data return:
19/06/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Welch left the field after just 12 minutes in the Origin series opener after a head clash and did not return after failing his HIA.
Nathan CLEARY
HALF BACK
Panthers
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/06/2021
Player Club:
Panthers
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HALF BACK
Actual Data return:
18/06/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
26
Incident detail:
Nathan Cleary suffered a severe wound under his eyes in the first half and was treated by a trainer for the first 40 minutes
Poasa Faamausili
PROP
Dragons
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/06/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
14/06/2021
Actual Data return:
14/06/2021
Days lost:
11
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
11
Incident detail:
Poasa Faamausili suffered a head knock last week and will need to pass concussion protocols to play.
Ben Trbojevic
CENTRE
Sea Eagles
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
30/05/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
11/06/2021
Actual Data return:
11/06/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
Ben Trbojevic (head knock) is pencilled in for return.
Zac Saddler
PROP
Sea Eagles
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
30/05/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
07/08/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Sea Eagles forward Zac Saddler has been cleared of a serious brain injury following a head knock in last week's loss to the Knights. However, he will undergo reconstructive surgery on part of his skull after suffering a depressed fracture and faces an indefinite period on the sidelines.
Saddler did no return within the 2021 season
Lachlan Fitzgibbon
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Knights
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
30/05/2021
Player Club:
Knights
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
06/06/2021
Actual Data return:
12/06/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Concussion
Tex Hoy
FULLBACK
Knights
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
30/05/2021
Player Club:
Knights
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
06/06/2021
Actual Data return:
06/06/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Concussion
Mark Nicholls
LOCK
Rabbitohs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/05/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
LOCK
Expected Date return:
12/06/2021
Actual Data return:
12/06/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Mark Nicholls suffered a concussion during the win over Eels
Bailey Simonsson
WINGER
Raiders
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/05/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
12/06/2021
Actual Data return:
12/06/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
26
Incident detail:
Bailey Simonsson will follow concussion protocols after failing his HIA on Saturday night to see if he will be fit to return in round 14 following the bye in round 13.
Isaac Liu
LOCK
Roosters
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/05/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
LOCK
Expected Date return:
12/06/2021
Actual Data return:
12/06/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Roosters lock Isaac Liu suffered an eye injury after a head clash with Corey Horsburgh
Kodi Nikorima
BACK FIVE-EIGHT
Warriors
Games Missed:3
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/05/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
BACK FIVE-EIGHT
Expected Date return:
13/06/2021
Actual Data return:
11/07/2021
Days lost:
44
Games missed:
3
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
44
Incident detail:
INTERCHANGE - HIA LAST 15 MINS
Josh Mansour
WINGER
Rabbitohs
Games Missed:6
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
23/05/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
13/06/2021
Actual Data return:
24/07/2021
Days lost:
62
Games missed:
6
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
62
Incident detail:
Taane Milne comes in for Josh Mansour (concussion) on the wing.
Max Feagai
WINGER
Dragons
Games Missed:6
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
21/05/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
06/06/2021
Actual Data return:
25/07/2021
Days lost:
65
Games missed:
6
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
65
Incident detail:
Ramsey, Jaiyden Hunt and Max Feagai all failed their HIAs.
Cody Ramsey
FULLBACK
Dragons
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
21/05/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
28/05/2021
Actual Data return:
28/05/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Ramsey, Jaiyden Hunt and Max Feagai all failed their HIAs.
Jaiyden Hunt
PROP
Dragons
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/05/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
28/05/2021
Actual Data return:
28/05/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Ramsey, Jaiyden Hunt and Max Feagai all failed their HIAs.
Francis Molo
PROP
Cowboys
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/05/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
11/06/2021
Actual Data return:
11/06/2021
Days lost:
22
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
22
Incident detail:
Francis Molo is expected to be ruled out as he failed game day HIA.
Denver Grainger-Barras
Defender
Hawthorn
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/06/2021
Player Club:
Hawthorn
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Defender
Expected Date return:
10/07/2021
Actual Data return:
10/07/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
"Hawthorn debutant Denver Grainger-Barras has been taken off the field after a teammate noticed the first-gamer’s concussion-like symptoms, coach Alastair Clarkson has revealed.
“It was one of our teammates that alerted the docs that perhaps Denver wasn’t quite right, so he’s a concussion protocol, which will unfortunately mean he won’t be able to back up his first game next week,” the coach said.
It is unclear when Grainger-Barras suffered the concussion."
Nick Shipley
Midfield
GWS
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/06/2021
Player Club:
GWS
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Young midfielder Nick Shipley will miss this week after suffering a concussion in the VFL on Sunday evening. He’ll go through the standard 12-day protocols and will be assessed next week as to whether he’s fit to return to the field.
Patrick Tuipulotu
LOCK
Blues
Games Missed:5
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Blues
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
LOCK
Actual Data return:
22/05/2021
Days lost:
49
Games missed:
5
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
49
Incident detail:
Recovered from a neck injury from the bench.
Mitch Brown
LOCK
Chiefs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/06/2021
Player Club:
Chiefs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
LOCK
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Came off for a head knock but passed his HIA. Apparently will still have to pass testing this week
Josh Lord
LOCK
Chiefs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/06/2021
Player Club:
Chiefs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
LOCK
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Came off with a concussion and couldn’t see out of one way.
Quinten Strange
LOCK
Crusaders
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/05/2021
Player Club:
Crusaders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
LOCK
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Pulled late with a sore neck
Asafo Aumua
HOOKER
Hurricanes
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/05/2021
Player Club:
Hurricanes
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
HOOKER
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Came off with a concussion.
Ethan Blackadder
FLANKER
Crusaders
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/05/2021
Player Club:
Crusaders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FLANKER
Expected Date return:
06/06/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Suffered a concussion in rd 2 and will be assessed for this week
Brodie McAlister
HOOKER
Crusaders
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/05/2021
Player Club:
Crusaders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
HOOKER
Expected Date return:
06/06/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Suffered a concussion in rd 2 and will be assessed for this week.
Tom Sanders
FLANKER
Crusaders
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
15/05/2021
Player Club:
Crusaders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FLANKER
Expected Date return:
04/06/2021
Actual Data return:
04/06/2021
Days lost:
20
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
20
Incident detail:
Broke his nose and failed a concussion test. Unknown if he will be fit for Rd 2.
Ruben Love
FLY HALF
Hurricanes
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/05/2021
Player Club:
Hurricanes
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FLY HALF
Expected Date return:
28/05/2021
Actual Data return:
05/06/2021
Days lost:
22
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
22
Incident detail:
Taken off on a stretcher but was later cleared of serious neck injury. Likely to miss one week.
Naitoa Ah Koui
LOCK
Chiefs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/05/2021
Player Club:
Chiefs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
LOCK
Expected Date return:
28/05/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Was rested for round 1 & 2 of Trans Tasman because he was banged up from the grand final. We have also heard rumours of a neck injury.
The general knocks that apparently kept him out of rd 1 was upgraded to “a neck injury”. No word of anything serious so we assume he is still close to a come back
Sione Havili
FLANKER
Crusaders
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/05/2021
Player Club:
Crusaders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FLANKER
Expected Date return:
22/05/2021
Actual Data return:
22/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Suffered a concussion in the warm-up and will now go through the concussion protocols.
Rob Kearney
FLY HALF
Western Force
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/05/2021
Player Club:
Western Force
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FLY HALF
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Came off for a pretty soft looking HIA in the 70th minute. No word on if he passed or failed given he never had time to come back on.
Alex Mafi
HOOKER
Reds
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/05/2021
Player Club:
Reds
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
HOOKER
Total concussions this year:
2
Incident detail:
Only lasted ten minutes before coming back off the field.
Lalakai Foketi
CENTRE
Waratahs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/05/2021
Player Club:
Waratahs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
CENTRE
Actual Data return:
29/05/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Came off with a concussion
Jake McIntyre
FLY HALF
Western Force
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
21/05/2021
Player Club:
Western Force
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FLY HALF
Expected Date return:
04/06/2021
Actual Data return:
04/06/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Concussion. Will go through normal protocols
Josh Flook
CENTRE
Reds
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/05/2021
Player Club:
Reds
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
CENTRE
Actual Data return:
04/06/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Failed a concussion test so will go through their HIA protocols
James O'Conner
FULLBACK
Reds
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/05/2021
Player Club:
Reds
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
FULLBACK
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Failed a concussion test at half time so will go through their HIA protocols
Alex Mafi
HOOKER
Reds
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/05/2021
Player Club:
Reds
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
HOOKER
Actual Data return:
22/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Back from a concussion.
Harry Wilson
RIGHT WING
Reds
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/05/2021
Player Club:
Reds
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
RIGHT WING
Actual Data return:
22/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Suffered a concussion
Wade Graham
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Sharks
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
10/04/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Actual Data return:
30/04/2021
Days lost:
20
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
3
Total days lost:
54
Incident detail:
"It’s really difficult, the one against the Roosters there wasn’t a lot to it. I’ve seen wade and he was one of the toughest players I’ve played with and he was old school, he loved the tough stuff.
“To see him and the state of him afterwards, seeing him getting up as he cops a second one and lost his legs, I hope he can take a breath."
Jack Bytel
Midfield
St Kilda
Games Missed:3
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
21/06/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Expected Date return:
03/07/2021
Actual Data return:
17/07/2021
Days lost:
26
Games missed:
3
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
26
Incident detail:
"Jack Bytel has been ruled out of Friday night’s match against Richmond after suffering a concussion during yesterday’s training session.
The young midfielder received a head knock during a regulation training drill at RSEA Park and will now observe the AFL’s mandated 12-day concussion protocol."
David Swallow
Centre
Gold Coast Suns
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
19/06/2021
Player Club:
Gold Coast Suns
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Expected Date return:
01/07/2021
Actual Data return:
01/07/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
Swallow was subbed out in the first quarter of last weekend's loss to Port Adelaide with concussion.
Tom Hawkins
Full Forward
Geelong
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/06/2021
Player Club:
Geelong
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
24/06/2021
Actual Data return:
24/06/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Hawkins should be right to face the Lions off the six-day break, however will still need to be monitored after his neck injury sustained in the final term against the Western Bulldogs.
Hunter Clark
Midfield
St Kilda
Games Missed:5
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
12/06/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Expected Date return:
24/07/2021
Actual Data return:
30/07/2021
Days lost:
48
Games missed:
5
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
48
Incident detail:
Clark has undergone surgery to repair his jaw after suffering three fractures in a high speed collision with Adelaide's David Mackay on Saturday night. It leaves him in a race against time to return for the end of the season
(13/7/21 AFL INJURY REPORT) Clark has made quicker-than-expected progress from his injury.
Will Hayward
Half Forward
Sydney Swans
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/06/2021
Player Club:
Sydney Swans
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
26/06/2021
Actual Data return:
26/06/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Hayward will have the bye period to recover from concussion sustained in the first half of the loss to Hawthorn.
Todd Marshall
Full Forward
Port Adelaide
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
10/06/2021
Player Club:
Port Adelaide
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
26/06/2021
Actual Data return:
26/06/2021
Days lost:
16
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
16
Incident detail:
Marshall was subbed out of Thursday night’s game against Geelong and, although recovering well, under the AFL’s concussion protocols must undertake a mandatory recovery period of 12 days before returning to play.
Mitch Lewis
Forward
Hawthorn
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/06/2021
Player Club:
Hawthorn
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Forward
Expected Date return:
17/06/2021
Actual Data return:
17/07/2021
Days lost:
40
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
40
Incident detail:
Hawks key forward Mitchell Lewis was confused after being accidentally hit in the head by teammate Jacob Kositzke during sparring last Monday. Lewis, who was not wearing head protection, was subsequently excluded from the Friday night match against Sydney, where the Hawks won. Club CEO Justin Reeves told SEN on Tuesday that he had seen a vision of the incident, saying Lewis bowed when a body punch attempt from Koshitsuke accidentally grabbed his head. The incident occurred on Monday last week, after Hawks coach Clarkson interrupted the boxing session to demand more intensity and toughness from his players.
Brad Sheppard
Half Back
West Coast Eagles
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/06/2021
Player Club:
West Coast Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
26/06/2021
Actual Data return:
26/06/2021
Days lost:
19
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
19
Incident detail:
Sheppard came off second best after a sickening head clash with Carlton’s Adam Saad late in the first quarter and was substituted off in the second term. Under the AFL’s concussion protocols, Sheppard can’t play for 12 days and will miss Sunday’s blockbuster against Richmond at Optus Stadium. Sheppard is staying off his phone and not watching TV as he recovers from a concussion sustained in last Sunday’s win over Carlton at the SCG.
Sheppard revealed he didn’t recall the first half of the game but improved during the second half of West Coast’s victory. “I was knocked out on the way down as soon as I had the head clash,” Sheppard said. “From the moment I couldn’t remember the head hit and then going down to the rooms. But fortunately enough, about half an hour post that hit I came to terms with what was going on and I could recall everything. I’ve had a concussion in the past and the past ones have seemed to have hung around longer, a couple of days.”
Griffin Logue
Full Back
Fremantle
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/06/2021
Player Club:
Fremantle
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
26/06/2021
Actual Data return:
26/06/2021
Days lost:
20
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
20
Incident detail:
Fremantle defender Griffin Logue was subbed out of the game with concussion
Nic Newman
Half Back
Carlton
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/06/2021
Player Club:
Carlton
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
19/06/2021
Actual Data return:
19/06/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
There was a moment in this game … Nic Newman puts his body on the line, he falls sickeningly on his neck, he’s lying there out cold he’s got the physio and the doctors around him. There’s a stop in play, he’s hobbling to his feet, he’s staggering, play stops and he didn’t have a teammate go and check on him. He has been taken out for the 12 day concussion protocol.
Harry McKay
Full Forward
Carlton
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
06/06/2021
Player Club:
Carlton
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
19/06/2021
Actual Data return:
19/06/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
The Blues' task was made more difficult when Coleman Medallist Harry McKay was left concussed after a marking contest in the opening quarter.
Brayden Sier
midfield
Collingwood
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
05/06/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
midfield
Expected Date return:
14/06/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
"Brayden Sier (jaw) - Expected return: Test
Knock to jaw during the Adelaide game, experiencing dizziness. Non-contact training in the early part of the week before looking to train fully on Saturday. "
Seir did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Sam Berry
Midfield
Adelaide Crows
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
30/05/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Expected Date return:
12/06/2021
Actual Data return:
12/06/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Sam Berry was involved in a collision in a marking contest in the second quarter and assessed at half time. He was subbed out of the game with concussion and will now be subject to the AFL’s concussion protocol.
Brodie Grundy
Follower
Collingwood
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/05/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Follower
Expected Date return:
26/06/2021
Actual Data return:
26/06/2021
Days lost:
28
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
28
Incident detail:
Grundy will miss his first game since 2017 after pinching a nerve in his neck against Geelong. While he was cleared of damage, the Pies have ruled him out of at least the next two games before their round 14 bye.
Oscar Allen
Full Forward
West Coast Eagles
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/05/2021
Player Club:
West Coast Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
13/06/2021
Actual Data return:
13/06/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Rising West Coast Eagles star Oscar Allen has opened up on the scary side effects he experienced following a concussion suffered in last week’s loss to Essendon, saying he could ‘barely remember his partner and mum’ in the changerooms afterwards. The gun forward suffered the head knock in the second quarter of the Bombers clash, admitting he felt “brain dead” soon after the incident.
Riley Garcia
Midfield
Western Bulldogs
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/05/2021
Player Club:
Western Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Actual Data return:
27/06/2021
Days lost:
30
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
30
Incident detail:
Young West Australian Riley Garcia’s AFL debut lasted less than a quarter, with the Western Bulldogs midfielder being subbed off with concussion early in the clash against Melbourne in an empty Marvel Stadium tonight.
Ed Langdon
Centre
Melbourne Demons
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/05/2021
Player Club:
Melbourne Demons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Expected Date return:
14/06/2021
Actual Data return:
14/06/2021
Days lost:
17
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
17
Incident detail:
"MELBOURNE had one casualty in Round 11, with Ed Langdon suffering a concussion in the late stages of the game.
While the mandatory 12-day break unfortunately rules the wingman out of Friday night’s clash with Brisbane, he has already begun his recovery process and will be on track to face the Pies the following week."
Sam Mayes
Half Back
Port Adelaide SANFL
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/05/2021
Player Club:
Port Adelaide SANFL
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Actual Data return:
20/06/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Sam Mayes’ condition will be assessed as the week progresses after the midfielder sat the weekend out with neck soreness following a collision in the club’s SANFL win over West Adelaide in Round 8.
Jarrod Lienert
defender
Port Adelaide SANFL
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/05/2021
Player Club:
Port Adelaide SANFL
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
defender
Expected Date return:
11/06/2021
Actual Data return:
19/06/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Lienert suffered concussion in the SANFL and will now follow AFL concussion protocols.
Darragh Joyce
Defender
St Kilda
Games Missed:3
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/05/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Defender
Actual Data return:
26/06/2021
Days lost:
35
Games missed:
3
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
35
Incident detail:
Joyce is also a test after sustaining concussion in the last VFL match before the COVID-19 break
Jaeger O'Meara
Follower
Hawthorn
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/05/2021
Player Club:
Hawthorn
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Follower
Expected Date return:
11/06/2021
Actual Data return:
11/06/2021
Days lost:
18
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
18
Incident detail:
O'Meara was taken down in a tackle that got Lachie Plowman suspended, but that won't give him any consolation with a head injury and a week off the field, at the least.
Mitch Duncan
Follower
Geelong
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/05/2021
Player Club:
Geelong
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Follower
Expected Date return:
10/06/2021
Actual Data return:
10/06/2021
Days lost:
19
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
19
Incident detail:
"Holman was suspended by match review officer Michael Christian for a dangerous tackle on Geelong star Mitch Duncan, but the charge was dismissed at the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.
Duncan was carrying the ball on the wing late in the second quarter during Saturday's game at Kardinia Park when Holman tackled him from behind.
Holman won a free kick for the tackle, with the umpire deeming Duncan was caught holding the ball.
But Duncan was immediately subbed out of the match due to concussion and it is not clear when he will return to training."
Robbie Fox
Half Back
Sydney Swans
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
22/05/2021
Player Club:
Sydney Swans
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
05/06/2021
Actual Data return:
05/06/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Fox copped an accidental poke in the eye against the Dockers that scratched his eyeball and caused some bleeding, and is now waiting on a specialist’s report to learn the extent of the injury.
Josh Eyre
Half Forward
Essendon
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/05/2021
Player Club:
Essendon
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
04/06/2021
Actual Data return:
20/06/2021
Days lost:
33
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
33
Tom Clurey
Defender
Port Adelaide
Games Missed:6
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/05/2021
Player Club:
Port Adelaide
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Defender
Expected Date return:
27/06/2021
Actual Data return:
08/07/2021
Days lost:
53
Games missed:
6
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
53
Incident detail:
"Tom Clurey has had surgery after breaking his jaw in the loss to the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night.
Clurey was subbed out of the game in the second quarter after clashing heads with an opponent and had surgery late on Sunday. The 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined for six weeks as he recovers from the procedure."
Jesse Ramien
CENTRE RIGHT
Sharks
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/05/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
CENTRE RIGHT
Expected Date return:
11/06/2021
Actual Data return:
30/05/2021
Days lost:
23
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
23
Incident detail:
The Cronulla Sharks' injury toll has gone from bad to worse, with centre Jesse Ramien facing a stint of up to six weeks on the sidelines with a facial fracture.
Ramien suffered the injury in the 26th minute of the Sharks' 0-48 defeat at the hands of the Penrith Panthers on Friday, with the club confirming that the 24-year-old sustained a fractured eye-socket.
Sam Verills
HOOKER
Roosters
Games Missed:5
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/05/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Expected Date return:
12/06/2021
Actual Data return:
18/06/2021
Days lost:
48
Games missed:
5
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
48
Incident detail:
Sydney Roosters have been rocked by yet another injury with hooker Sam Verrills to miss Friday's clash with Parramatta with a semi-detached retina.
The 22-year-old played 50 minutes against Newcastle in Saturday night's 38-4 victory in just his second game back from an ACL injury.
Ryley Jacks
HALF BACK
Storm
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/05/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HALF BACK
Expected Date return:
06/06/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Storm teammate Ryley Jacks will also miss the clash after his own head knock in the game.
Jacks did not return within the 2021 season.
Ryan Papenhuyzen
FULLB
Storm
Games Missed:7
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/05/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLB
Expected Date return:
13/06/2021
Actual Data return:
23/07/2021
Days lost:
68
Games missed:
7
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
68
Incident detail:
"Tyrell Fuimaono was sent off for a tackle that left Melbourne star Ryan Papenhuyzen heavily concussed and stretchered from the field.
UPDATE: 23/6/21 NRL Casulty Ward. Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski revealed on Wednesday that star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is targeting a return from concussion in the blockbuster round 20 clash against Penrith.
Papenhuyzen hasn't played since he was knocked out against the Dragons in round 10 and is yet to return to full training but Rodski said he expects the gun No.1 to ramp up his training in coming weeks.
“He copped that really brutal hit, and with concussion and recovery time we always take a cautious approach,"" Rodski said on SEN.
""Paps has had a couple of concussions in the past, there’s certainly no rush.
“He is progressing now, he’s started some light training and I would anticipate if he steps that up in the next three, four weeks, that we’ll see him return when we get back to Melbourne for the Panthers game at the end of July.
“There’s no rush, his health and his welfare is the most important thing, but that was a bad concussion.”"
Rocco Berry
WINGER
Warriors
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/05/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
21/05/2021
Actual Data return:
28/05/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
Wing Rocco Berry (head), has all been ruled out of action this weekend, after injuries sustained during the 34-18 loss to Parramatta Eels.
Andrew McCullough
HOOKER
Dragons
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/05/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Expected Date return:
21/05/2021
Actual Data return:
21/05/2021
Days lost:
5
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
5
Incident detail:
While half a dozen stitches to Andrew McCullough's eye lid have turned out to be a welcome result after fears he had suffered a facial fracture
Tuipulotu Katoa
WINGER
Bulldogs
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
15/05/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
WINGER
Expected Date return:
29/05/2021
Actual Data return:
14/06/2021
Days lost:
30
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
30
Incident detail:
Josh Papalii’s send-off after the Canberra front-rower’s tackle connected with the head of the Canterbury winger Tui Katoa. Papalli's shoulder connected with Katoa's jaw and jolted his head.
Coen Hess
PROP
Cowboys
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
15/05/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
28/05/2021
Actual Data return:
28/05/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Coen Hess, who will miss the Knights clash through concussion. Hess is expected to return for the Round 12 showdown with the Warriors.
Taniela Paseka
PROP
Sea Eagles
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/05/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
14/05/2021
Actual Data return:
14/05/2021
Days lost:
5
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
5
Incident detail:
Taniela Paseka will have to pass concussion protocols after suffering a couple of head knocks in the win over the Warriors.
Ava Seumanufagai
PROP
Bulldogs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/05/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
15/05/2021
Actual Data return:
15/05/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Prop Ava Seumanufagai failed a head injury assessment and will need to pass concussion protocols to play the Raiders in their Magic Round clash in Brisbane.
Victor Radley
LOCK
Roosters
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/05/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
LOCK
Expected Date return:
15/05/2021
Actual Data return:
15/05/2021
Days lost:
8
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
8
Incident detail:
Victor Radley failed his HIA
Reed Mahoney
HOOKER
Eels
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/05/2021
Player Club:
Eels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
HOOKER
Expected Date return:
16/05/2021
Actual Data return:
16/05/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
9
Incident detail:
Reed Mahoney concussed after his head was caught in an awkward position trying to tackle giant winger Daniel Tupou.
Kurt Capewell
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Panthers
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/05/2021
Player Club:
Panthers
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
21/05/2021
Actual Data return:
23/05/2021
Days lost:
16
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
16
Incident detail:
Kurt Capewell returns to the starting side after being sidelined last week with a head knock, with Liam Martin dropping back to the bench.
Brad Crouch
Follower
St Kilda
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/05/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Follower
Expected Date return:
22/05/2021
Actual Data return:
22/05/2021
Days lost:
8
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
8
Incident detail:
However they are hopeful midfielder Brad Crouch will be available next week despite suffering a head knock and depressed fracture of the cheekbone in Friday night’s loss to Geelong. He will have surgery on Sunday to get him right for the clash against the Bulldogs. The 27-year-old was in good form in the middle before he copped a heavy knock in the second half forcing him from the ground for an extended period. However he courageously returned late in the game in an attempt to get the Saints over the line.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Full Forward
Western Bulldogs
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/05/2021
Player Club:
Western Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
21/05/2021
Actual Data return:
18/06/2021
Days lost:
40
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
40
Incident detail:
Western Bulldogs young star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will be made to wait yet again for his AFL debut following a knock in the VFL. Much has been made about when the No.1 pick will make his AFL debut, with Luke Beveridge telling reporters he was getting closer after his strong form in the reserves. Ugle-Hagan left the field in the opening half of the club’s VFL clash with Carlton at Whitten Oval, before being ruled out of the contest. He was taken into the rooms after a head knock while attempting a tackle, with the tall unable to press his case for senior selection next weekend.
Jack Silvagni
Half Forward
Carlton
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/05/2021
Player Club:
Carlton
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
22/05/2021
Actual Data return:
22/05/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
CARLTON will be without Jack Silvagni this weekend with the versatile forward ruled out due to concussion.
In his first game back since shoulder surgery, Silvagni was part of a potent Carlton attacking mix before sustaining a knock courtesy of some friendly fire. Subbed out of the game for Sam Petrevski-Seton, Silvagni will not be able to partake in Sunday’s clash with Melbourne as per AFL protocols.“We saw Jack had some concussion symptoms at the time,” Director of High Performance Andrew Russell said. “He pulled up pretty well after it. He’ll go into the 12-day concussion protocol and hopefully we will see him out there in two weeks’ time again.”Silvagni could be replaced in the selected line-up by Marc Murphy, with the veteran on track to return from neck soreness which has ruled him unavailable for the last fortnight.
Jordan Roughead
Full Back
Collingwood
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/05/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
23/05/2021
Actual Data return:
23/05/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
The AFL’s new concussion rules could be challenged by Collingwood in Round 9 after two players were ruled out with head knocks, despite passing concussion tests.
Magpies coach Nathan Buckley revealed post-game that Jordan Roughead and Nathan Murphy had both passed their tests, despite being withdrawn from Saturday’s win over North Melbourne by club medicos.
Under league rules, the pair won’t be available for the clash with Sydney next weekend.
Nathan Murphy
Centre
Collingwood
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/05/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Expected Date return:
23/05/2021
Actual Data return:
23/05/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
29
Incident detail:
The AFL’s new concussion rules could be challenged by Collingwood in Round 9 after two players were ruled out with head knocks, despite passing concussion tests.
Magpies coach Nathan Buckley revealed post-game that Jordan Roughead and Nathan Murphy had both passed their tests, despite being withdrawn from Saturday’s win over North Melbourne by club medicos.
Under league rules, the pair won’t be available for the clash with Sydney next weekend.
Nick Holman
Half Forward
Gold Coast Suns
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/05/2021
Player Club:
Gold Coast Suns
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
22/05/2021
Actual Data return:
22/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Nick Holman was the only injury concern for the Gold Coast SUNS to come out of the narrow Round 8 loss to St Kilda.
Holman suffered a concussion in the final minutes of the game, going hard into a contest in the forward 50 and will observe the 12-day AFL concussion protocols.
“He’s tracking pretty well post then, but he’ll observe our 12-day concussion return to play protocol.”
“He’ll have a light week this week and then re-join training next week, all being well.”
Ned McHenry
Half Forward
Adelaide Crows
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/05/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
22/05/2021
Actual Data return:
22/06/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
McHenry was subbed out of Saturday night's showdown after a dangerous tackle from Scott Lycett. McHenry was left dazed after his head hit the turf, he got up and tried to convince Crows medical staff he was fit enough to continue, before he came from the field.
Paddy Dow
Follower
Carlton
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/05/2021
Player Club:
Carlton
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Follower
Expected Date return:
09/05/2021
Actual Data return:
06/06/2021
Days lost:
35
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
35
Incident detail:
However they are hopeful midfielder Brad Crouch will be available next week despite suffering a depressed fracture of the cheekbone in Friday night’s loss to Geelong. He will have surgery on Sunday to get him right for the clash against the Bulldogs.
Marc Murphy
Centre
Carlton
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
29/04/2021
Player Club:
Carlton
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Expected Date return:
09/05/2021
Actual Data return:
16/05/2021
Days lost:
17
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
17
Incident detail:
However they are hopeful midfielder Brad Crouch will be available next week despite suffering a depressed fracture of the cheekbone in Friday night’s loss to Geelong. He will have surgery on Sunday to get him right for the clash against the Bulldogs.
Ben Murdoch-Masila
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Warriors
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/05/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
16/05/2021
Actual Data return:
16/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
"Cowboys captain Jason Taumalolo took a hit-up in the 66th minute and clashed heads with Warriors second-rower Ben Murdoch-Masila, before thudding his left forearm into his face as he crashed to the turf.
A sea of Warriors fans erupted as replays on the big screen showed that Taumalolo had appeared to purposefully strike Murdoch-Masila with his forearm moments after the head collision, which had left the bulldozing Warrior flat on his back. Murdoch-Masila left play for a head injury assessment and didn't return."
Martin Taupau
PROP
Sea Eagles
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/05/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
14/05/2021
Actual Data return:
14/05/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Came off with category one concussion and following protocols and is unfit for play in round 9.
Taupau has a detailed history with concussion, his most prevelant was one in August last year when he couldnt remember anything for 30minutes after the hit and suffered from headaches and memory loss for quite some time.
Irae Simone
Inside Centre
Brumbies
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/05/2021
Player Club:
Brumbies
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Inside Centre
Expected Date return:
08/05/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Force had winger Toni Pulu red-carded after the halftime siren for a shoulder to the head of Brumbies centre Irae Simone.
Dean Kent
Midfield
St Kilda (Sandringham)
Games Missed:6
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/05/2021
Player Club:
St Kilda (Sandringham)
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Expected Date return:
14/05/2021
Actual Data return:
26/06/2021
Days lost:
55
Games missed:
6
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
55
Incident detail:
Dean Kent was ruled out of the remainder of the match after suffering a nasty head knock.
Dylan Grimes
Full Back
Richmond
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/05/2021
Player Club:
Richmond
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
15/05/2021
Actual Data return:
15/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Grimes developed concussion symptoms on Saturday following the club's big win over the Western Bulldogs, but medicos were unable to pinpoint a particular incident which could have been the cause.
Matt Buntine
Defender
GWS
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/05/2021
Player Club:
GWS
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Defender
Expected Date return:
15/05/2021
Actual Data return:
15/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Matt Buntine also suffered a concussion in the same game and will undergo the usual 12-day concussion protocols. “We’ll assess Matt as he goes but he’s feeling good which is great,” Ball said. “He'll obviously be unavailable this week and then we’ll see how his testing goes next week.”
Matt has had three previous concussions all within a span of 10months over the 2015 and 2016 seasons.
Cameron Fleeton
defender
GWS
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/04/2021
Player Club:
GWS
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
defender
Expected Date return:
02/05/2021
Actual Data return:
02/05/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Fleeton suffered a concussion in the second quarter and took no further part in the game. He’ll now go through the standard 12-day concussion protocols and be unavailable for selection this week
Josh Rotham
Half Back
Wes Coast Eagles
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/04/2021
Player Club:
Wes Coast Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
24/04/2021
Actual Data return:
24/04/2021
Days lost:
8
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
8
Incident detail:
Cole and Rotham escaped concussion when they clashed heads on Friday night against Collingwood, but were left with significant cuts requiring stitches. How their wounds recover will dictate if they are available to face Geelong, but it would surprise if they missed after both trained lightly on Monday.
Reference:
https://www.afl.com.au/matches/injury-listTom Cole
Interchange
West Coast Eagles
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/04/2021
Player Club:
West Coast Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Interchange
Expected Date return:
24/04/2021
Actual Data return:
24/04/2021
Days lost:
8
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
8
Incident detail:
Cole and Rotham escaped concussion when they clashed heads on Friday night against Collingwood, but were left with significant cuts requiring stitches. How their wounds recover will dictate if they are available to face Geelong, but it would surprise if they missed after both trained lightly on Monday
Reference:
https://www.afl.com.au/matches/injury-listBailey Laurie
Forward
Melbourne
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
15/04/2021
Player Club:
Melbourne
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Forward
Expected Date return:
27/05/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Laurie, who was drafted to the club with pick No.22 last year, fractured his eye socket at training last Thursday after copping an accidental elbow from Michael Hibberd.
Laurie did not return for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Rory Sloane
Midfield
Adelaide Crows
Games Missed:3
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/04/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Expected Date return:
14/05/2021
Actual Data return:
08/05/2021
Days lost:
30
Games missed:
3
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
30
Incident detail:
"Sloane, who consulted with a specialist on Friday afternoon, reported blurred vision during training on Thursday and now requires surgery to remedy a retinal detachment.
Crows head of football Adam Kelly said the corrective procedure would ensure the 31-year-old made a full recovery.
""Rory’s health and wellbeing is obviously our number one priority,"" Kelly said.
""At this stage, it is hard to give a definitive date on when he will return to the field but we are hopeful of it being in the vicinity of 2-4 weeks."""
Jacob Townsend
Forward
Gold Coast Suns
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
Gold Coast Suns
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Forward
Total days lost:
1
Incident detail:
Townsend will see a specialist on the Wednesday and will require surgery for a facial fracture he suffered in Saturday's VFL practice match.
Update 11/5/21 - Townsend has been given the tick of approval to return to contact training and is expected to be avaliable for selection this weekend after recovering from a facial fracture suffered in a VFL practice match. "Jacob has been training non-contact with the group for the last few weeks. We've had to wait for the specialist to tick off his return to contact. He's done that on the weekend, he'll train with the group this week and be available for selection."
Callum Mills
Follower
Sydney Swans
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/03/2021
Player Club:
Sydney Swans
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Follower
Actual Data return:
20/03/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Mills copped a head knock in the second quarter of the pre-season hitout against GWS, then suffered delayed concussion symptoms.
Rhys Stanley
Follower
Geelong
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
26/02/2021
Player Club:
Geelong
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Follower
Actual Data return:
20/03/2021
Days lost:
20
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
20
Incident detail:
Rhys Stanley will be available to play in the ruck for Geelong in round one after missing the community series match against Essendon with concussion from a knock he received in the practice match against Collingwood last Friday.
Chris Mayne
Interchange
Collingwood
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/04/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Interchange
Actual Data return:
10/04/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
46
Incident detail:
"Mayne was collected in the head by Charlie Cameron’s swinging arm when he went low to the ground in the third quarter and had no desire to head off the ground.He lay on the turf for long enough to create genuine concern about his condition, and even Cameron knelt down to see if his opponent was OK. The Pies medicos rushed out and tried to get him off the field so they could conduct a head injury assessment. However, Mayne got back on his feet and wanted to keep playing, demanding to take the ensuing free kick.He argued with the Collingwood medical staff and yelled at the umpire to give him the Sherrin, as the official held possession and looked to the trainer for guidance about whether Mayne was OK to carry on. The 32-year-old stayed on the ground for another couple of minutes before eventually being escorted to the sideline. He appeared to have a heated exchange with Collingwood doctors before the club confirmed he had been taken to the rooms to be assessed.
Geelong icon Cameron Ling said in commentary for the ABC Mayne should not have been allowed to stay on when the doctor tried to pull him off. “The doctor has to take over there,” Ling said. “That is one argument that should never ever be won by the player.” Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor added: “That is amazing, because he spent another couple of minutes on the ground after he was asked to come off.” Mayne was seen in the huddle at the end of the third quarter and ran back to the bench before the bounce, but had been given the all-clear to continue.
Just before the season started the AFL rushed through a rule change that would allow clubs to use an injury substitute if a player was ruled out of a match with concussion or any other impairment. Beau McCreery was Collingwood’s 23rd man and was seen warming up during the break at three-quarter time in case he was required to replace Mayne, but he went back to cooling his jets after his teammate was cleared."
Chris Mayne
Centre
Collingwood
Games Missed:5
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
23/02/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Actual Data return:
01/04/2021
Days lost:
37
Games missed:
5
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
37
Incident detail:
"Mayne was floored at Pies training on Tuesday morning and was assisted from the field by two club medical staff.
Due to the AFL's new protocols that force a player into a mandatory 12-day break following a concussion, Mayne is expected to sit out Friday's hitout with Geelong and the March 5 AAMI Community Series clash with Richmond."
Steven May
Full Back
Melbourne Demons
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
08/03/2021
Player Club:
Melbourne Demons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Actual Data return:
20/03/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
"May copped contact to his head during a fourth-quarter marking contest in his side's AAMI Community Series loss to the Western Bulldogs on Monday.
The 29-year-old remained on the Marvel Stadium turf for a while before being helped off the field by the Demons’ medical staff."
Zac Langdon
Interchange
West Coast Eagles
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/03/2021
Player Club:
West Coast Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Interchange
Actual Data return:
21/03/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
West Coast forward Zac Langdon faces several weeks on the sidelines after a horror headclash with Dockers superstar Nat Fyfe knocked the Eagles recruit out cold.
Ben Cunnington
Midfield
North Melbourne
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
12/02/2021
Player Club:
North Melbourne
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Actual Data return:
02/04/2021
Days lost:
49
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
49
Incident detail:
"North Melbourne midfielder Ben Cunnington may still be available for selection in the club’s opening practice match on February 25 despite suffering a suspected concussion at training on Friday.
The veteran went down after he copped an elbow to the back of his head during an intra-club hitout at Arden Street and a stretcher was called, but the 29-year-old managed to walk off the ground for treatment."
Dustin Martin
Full Forward
Richmond
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/04/2021
Player Club:
Richmond
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
07/05/2021
Actual Data return:
07/05/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Martin will miss the Tigers’ crunch Round 7 clash against the Western Bulldogs as a result of a head knock he suffered in Saturday’s loss to Melbourne and the AFL’s 12-day concussion protocols.
Darcy Gardiner
Half Back
Brisbane Lions
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/04/2021
Player Club:
Brisbane Lions
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
09/05/2021
Actual Data return:
09/05/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
The Lions lost Darcy Gardiner to concussion in the first term.
George Hewett
Half Back
Sydney Swans
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/04/2021
Player Club:
Sydney Swans
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
08/05/2021
Actual Data return:
15/05/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
George Hewett suffered a concussion in a collision with young Sun Sam FlandersGeorge Hewett suffered a concussion in a collision with young Sun Sam Flanders.
Tim English
Full Forward
Western Bulldogs
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
23/04/2021
Player Club:
Western Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
08/05/2021
Actual Data return:
28/05/2021
Days lost:
35
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
35
Incident detail:
"The news is more promising for Tim English, who has been cleared of jaw damage following a knock to the head in the final quarter.
However, he will also miss this week’s clash against Richmond due to concussion.
“I’m pleased to say that his jaw is okay, but Tim did suffer a concussion as part of the same incident,” Bell said.
“Tim has come in quite well today, and he will work closely with our doctors through the return to play concussion protocols. Tim will miss this week, but we hope to see him back soon after.”"
Nelson Asofa-Solomona
PROP
Storm
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
25/04/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
06/05/2021
Actual Data return:
06/05/2021
Days lost:
11
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
11
Incident detail:
Chasing their fifth consecutive victory, Storm will be without winger George Jennings and front-rower Nelson Asofa-Solomona, both due to concussions sustained in the ANZAC Day win against the NZ Warriors on Sunday night.
George Jennings
BACK WINGER
Storm
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
25/04/2021
Player Club:
Storm
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
BACK WINGER
Expected Date return:
06/05/2021
Actual Data return:
06/05/2021
Days lost:
11
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
11
Incident detail:
Warriors second-rower Josh Curran has avoided a ban for the shoulder charge that left George Jennings concussed and ruled out of this weekend's game. Curran was hit with a grade-two charge for the shot on Jennings, after he was sin-binned on field for the first-half contact.
James Tedesco
FULLBACK
Roosters
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
25/04/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
29/04/2021
Actual Data return:
07/05/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
Tedesco was forced out of the Anzac Day blockbuster against St George Illawarra after a high shot from St George Illawarra winger Jordan Pereira. The star No. 1 showed no signs of memory loss nor headaches when he reported to Roosters HQ on Monday. Provided he has no headaches for the remainder of the week, and passes an independent doctor’s assessment on Thursday, Tedesco will be given every chance to take his place at the back against the Knights.
Tedesco was knocked out by Parramatta cult hero Maika Sivo when trying to stop a try in round six last year, and again in a collision at Suncorp Stadium during the Origin decider last November. The Roosters have always adopted an ultra-cautious approach with concussions and given Tedesco, Luke Keary and Boyd Cordner extra time to recover.
Matt Doorey
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Bulldogs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/04/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
29/04/2021
Actual Data return:
01/05/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Canterbury have been the first to deploy the controversial 18th man after Matt Doorey was knocked out during their breakthrough 18-12 upset of Cronulla.
Chris Smith
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Bulldogs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
24/04/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
29/04/2021
Actual Data return:
01/05/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Rd 7 Casulty Ward: Bulldogs - Chris Smith (concussion)
Tohu Harris
FORWARD LOCK
Warriors
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/04/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
FORWARD LOCK
Expected Date return:
02/05/2021
Actual Data return:
02/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Harris came off late for a head injury assessment - which he passed - in the Warriors 20-14 victory over the Dragons last week but has failed to pass the concussion protocols during the week according to NRL.com.
Luke Jacobson
Back row
Chiefs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
21/04/2021
Player Club:
Chiefs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Back row
Expected Date return:
21/04/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Chiefs loose forward Luke Jacobson has suffered another concussion setback and will miss Friday night’s Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the Hurricanes in Hamilton.
“He’s in there in the gym this morning, [but] given his history of taking a few dings, we want to be extra cautious, but he’s looking fine,” McMillan said on Wednesday. “He woke up on Sunday and felt a little bit dusty, so straight away, we ruled him out for the week.” McMillan said there was no major concern for Jacobson – “he’s looking as bright as anything” – and the 24-year-old was close to being rested after playing 80 minutes in all six of the Chiefs’ matches this year. “This little setback is timely, I think, because we probably would have considered giving him some time out either this week or next,” McMillan said.
Jacobson’s wretched run of injuries stretches back to his debut year with the Chiefs in 2018. A concussion in the final round of the regular season then also kept him out of the Mitre 10 Cup. In 2019, he suffered further head knocks at Chiefs training and in the warm-up to an All Blacks test against the Springboks. An onset of concussion symptoms then ruled him out of the World Cup and last year he tore a hamstring, twice, then broke his hand.
Hunter Paisami
Centre
Queensland Reds
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
23/04/2021
Player Club:
Queensland Reds
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Centre
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Came off at halftime with a concussion.
Tom Robinson
Openside Flanker
Blues
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/04/2021
Player Club:
Blues
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Openside Flanker
Expected Date return:
01/05/2021
Actual Data return:
01/05/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Suffered an early concussion and didn’t come back on
Aaron Hall
Half Back
North Melbourne
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/04/2021
Player Club:
North Melbourne
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
02/05/2021
Actual Data return:
02/05/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Kangaroos speedster Aaron Hall had to be subbed off after he was collected by Geelong star Mitch Duncan in a heavy collision leading to concussion.
Jordan Ridley
Half Back
Essendon
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/04/2021
Player Club:
Essendon
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
02/05/2021
Actual Data return:
02/05/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
"The reigning Crichton medallist copped an accidental elbow to the face from Lions forward Eric Hipwood during the first quarter of the Bombers' round five clash.
The 21-year-old will mandatorily miss the Bombers’ blockbuster Anzac Day fixture due to the AFL’s concussion protocols.
Head of high performance Sean Murphy said Ridley was cautiously re-building his training loads to ensure a smooth transition into full drills next week."
Levi Greenwood
Follower
RETIRED - Collingwood
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/04/2021
Player Club:
RETIRED - Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Follower
Expected Date return:
01/05/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Greenwood suffered the concussion during a collision with Nic Nat during Friday's loss to West Coast. It's unclear how much more time he could miss, but he won't be available for Anzac Day.
Update 18/5/21 - Greenwood will visit a specialist on Friday to learn more about his concussion symptoms stemming from a big hit in round five.
Jordan De Goey
Half Forward
Collingwood
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
16/04/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
01/05/2021
Actual Data return:
01/05/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
After going off injured with the head knock during the second quarter, De Goey was seen on the television broadcast grabbing his and teammate Jeremy Howe's mobile phones from a box in the Optus Stadium change rooms.
Bailey Simonsson
BACK WINGER
Raiders
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/04/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK WINGER
Expected Date return:
29/04/2021
Actual Data return:
29/04/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
Bailey Simonsson will also miss this weekend’s match after suffering concussion against the Eels.
Leicester Fainga’anuku
Left Wing
Crusaders
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
17/04/2021
Player Club:
Crusaders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Left Wing
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Came off with a concussion after 40 minutes
Rob Leota
Flanker
Rebels
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/04/2021
Player Club:
Rebels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Flanker
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
We think he suffered a concussion and didn’t come back after halftime.
Liam Knight
Prop
Rabbitohs
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/02/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
Prop
Expected Date return:
23/04/2021
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Sidelined indefinitely as he continues to suffer from headaches following a pre-season training concussion. (exact date of concussion unknown)
David Havili
Midfield
Crusaders
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/02/2021
Player Club:
Crusaders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Rugby Union
Player position:
Midfield
Expected Date return:
07/03/2021
Actual Data return:
07/03/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Went off in the first minute due to a headknock and is doubtful for first round next week.
Joseph Leilua
BACK CENTRE
Wests Tigers
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/04/2021
Player Club:
Wests Tigers
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK CENTRE
Expected Date return:
25/04/2021
Actual Data return:
02/05/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Joey Leilua who is ruled out following a concussion sustained against the Cowboys.
Marcelo Montoya
BACK CENTRE
Warriors
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/04/2021
Player Club:
Warriors
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK CENTRE
Expected Date return:
18/04/2021
Actual Data return:
18/04/2021
Days lost:
9
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
9
Incident detail:
Came off in the 59th minute for HIA
Phillip Sami
BACK WINGER
Titans
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
10/04/2021
Player Club:
Titans
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK WINGER
Expected Date return:
17/04/2021
Actual Data return:
23/04/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
It was just six minutes into the match when Titans winger Phillip Sami ran into the shoulder of Knights forward Tyson Frizell.
Josh Dugan
BACK CENTRE
Sharks
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
10/04/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK CENTRE
Expected Date return:
24/04/2021
Actual Data return:
24/04/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Veteran centre Josh Dugan will also miss the Knights clash through concussion, after he suffered a second head knock in the space of seven days.
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
FULLBACK
Raiders
Games Missed:17
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/04/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FULLBACK
Actual Data return:
20/08/2021
Days lost:
133
Games missed:
17
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
133
Incident detail:
NZ Kiwis fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been sidelined by concussion and will miss this week's NRL encounter between Canberra Raiders and Parramatta Eels
"The Raiders have confirmed that fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad would require surgery on his neck and won't play again this season. Nicoll-Klokstad has not played since injuring his neck in round five but it was initially hoped he would not require surgery."
(10/8/21) Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) was originally ruled out for the season, but Ricky Stuart has confirmed ahead of round 22 that the fullback has returned to full training and could be back in the coming weeks.
Wade Graham
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Sharks
Games Missed:3
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
24/04/2021
Actual Data return:
30/04/2021
Days lost:
27
Games missed:
3
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
34
Incident detail:
Cronulla captain took a heavy hit on Saturday after he got his head in the wrong spot trying to tackle Isaac Liu. This is his second concussion in 15 days.
Lindsay Collins
FORWARD PROP
Roosters
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
26/03/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD PROP
Expected Date return:
10/04/2021
Actual Data return:
16/04/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Matt To'omua
Fly Half or Inside Centre
Rebels
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/04/2021
Player Club:
Rebels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Rugby Union
Player position:
Fly Half or Inside Centre
Incident detail:
Bloodied and dazed from a sickening head clash with Kyle Godwin. Confirmed he did fail his HIA so must go through the standard protocols.
Byron Ralston
Wing
Western Force
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
09/04/2021
Player Club:
Western Force
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Rugby Union
Player position:
Wing
Incident detail:
Taken from the field on a stretcher after being knocked out making a tackle. Will no doubt go through concussion protocols now.
Steven May
Full Back
Melbourne Demons
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/04/2021
Player Club:
Melbourne Demons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Back
Expected Date return:
11/05/2021
Actual Data return:
24/04/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
25
Incident detail:
Tom Hawkins elbow collected May's face during a contest for the ball, May left the game with a fractured eye socket and a concussion
Cameron Zurhaar
Full Forward
North Melbourne
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
11/04/2021
Player Club:
North Melbourne
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full Forward
Expected Date return:
24/04/2021
Actual Data return:
24/04/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Zurhaar was also attempting a tackle when he ran into Crows defender Andrew McPherson’s shoulder and copped accidental contact to the head.
Sean Lemmens
Full-Back
Gold Coast Suns
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
10/04/2021
Player Club:
Gold Coast Suns
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Full-Back
Expected Date return:
24/04/2021
Actual Data return:
24/04/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Lemmens was subbed out of Saturday’s Round 4 match at halftime with concussion and Head Physiotherapist Lindsay Bull says he will be put through the steps of the AFL concussion protocol.
Vaea Fifita
Prop
Hurricanes
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/03/2021
Player Club:
Hurricanes
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Rugby Union
Player position:
Prop
Actual Data return:
11/04/2021
Days lost:
36
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
36
Incident detail:
Missing since round 2 with a concussion. Finally made his comeback off the bench.
Lachie Schulz
Half Forward
Fremantle
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/04/2021
Player Club:
Fremantle
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
18/04/2021
Actual Data return:
18/04/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Concussion : Lachie Schultz (concussion) did not take part in the final term after sustaining a head knock.
Kamdyn McIntosh
Centre
Richmond
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Richmond
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Expected Date return:
15/04/2021
Actual Data return:
15/04/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
Concission : In the fourth quarter the Richmond star was left motionless lying on his back in an incident where Rampe’s shoulder crashed into his opponent’s head.
Brandon Walker
Fremantle
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/04/2021
Player Club:
Fremantle
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Expected Date return:
17/04/2021
Actual Data return:
17/04/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Brandon Walker played in the reserves and came off early with a concussion.
David Cunningham
Half Forward
Carlton
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Carlton
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Forward
Expected Date return:
16/04/2021
Actual Data return:
16/04/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Concussion : Cunningham enters the AFL's 12-day protocol after a head knock last Saturday in the fourth quarter against Williamstwon.
Nathan Murphy
Collingwood
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Collingwood
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Expected Date return:
17/04/2021
Actual Data return:
17/04/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Concussion : Murphy copped a shoulder charge to the head during the VFL clash against Richmond and will now follow the AFL's 12-day concussion protocol. Due to his history, a cautious approach will be taken.
Mitch Hannan
Western Bulldogs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/04/2021
Player Club:
Western Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Expected Date return:
17/04/2021
Actual Data return:
17/04/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Off-season recruit Mitch Hannan has also suffered a minor setback, colliding with a North Melbourne player in the third quarter of the VFL scratch match at VU Whiten Oval on Good Friday morning.
Hannan did not return to the field after the incident, in what was his first hit-out since overcoming a persistent groin injury over the off-season.
“Mitch has come in really well, so we’ll work closely with our doctors through our concussion protocol,” Bell said.
“We fully expect Mitch to be available for our round one VFL match in the coming weeks.”
Tom Rockliff
Midfield
Port Adelaide
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
01/04/2021
Player Club:
Port Adelaide
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Midfield
Expected Date return:
17/04/2021
Actual Data return:
17/04/2021
Days lost:
16
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
16
Incident detail:
Concussion : Rockliff is the Power's only fresh injury after a head knock in the SANFL, requiring him to follow the AFL's mandatory concussion protocols and spend a 12-day period on the sidelines.
Nat Fyfe
Centre
Fremantle
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/03/2021
Player Club:
Fremantle
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Centre
Expected Date return:
11/04/2021
Actual Data return:
11/04/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Nat Fyfe has been helped off the field with a concussion scare after being collected by Sam Reid.
Jimmy Webster
FullBack
St. Kilda
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
St. Kilda
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
FullBack
Expected Date return:
10/04/2021
Actual Data return:
10/04/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
The 27-year-old was initially thought to have suffered a cracked jaw, but was later confirmed to have mild concussion symptoms.
Curtis Taylor
Interchange
North Melbourne
Games Missed:3
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
21/03/2021
Player Club:
North Melbourne
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Interchange
Expected Date return:
02/04/2021
Actual Data return:
18/04/2021
Days lost:
28
Games missed:
3
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
28
Incident detail:
Taylor was KO’d in the fourth quarter, just minutes after North activated its medical substitute for Aiden Corr.
Jake Kelly
Half Back
Adelaide Crows
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/03/2021
Player Club:
Adelaide Crows
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
AFL
Player position:
Half Back
Expected Date return:
02/04/2021
Actual Data return:
02/04/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
13
Incident detail:
Dangerfield bumped Jake Kelly causing him to be concussed and suffer a broken nose, he was taken off teh field on a stretcher.
Kurt Mann
BACK FIVE-EIGHT
Knights
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
04/04/2021
Player Club:
Knights
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK FIVE-EIGHT
Expected Date return:
16/04/2021
Actual Data return:
16/04/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
Head knock : Ravalawa collided with Knights five-eighth Kurt Mann, who instantly fell to the ground after his head hit Ravalawa’s shoulder in the 56th minute.
Sitili Tupouniua
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Roosters
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
10/04/2021
Actual Data return:
10/04/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Head knock : Sitili Tupouniua suffered a heavy concussion after being collected by Eliesa Katoa's elbow while making a tackle, and did not return.
Justin O'Neill
BACK CENTRE
Cowboys
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK CENTRE
Expected Date return:
18/04/2021
Actual Data return:
18/04/2021
Days lost:
15
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
15
Incident detail:
Head knock : The incident involving Dugan and O'Neill occurred when they clashed heads in a tackle as O'Neill was returning the ball from deep Cowboys territory.
Tauglagi Murray
BACK WINGER
Cowboys
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK WINGER
Expected Date return:
11/04/2021
Actual Data return:
11/04/2021
Days lost:
8
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
8
Incident detail:
Head knock : Taulagi didn't return after suffering a blow in the 40th minute.
Josh Dugan
CENTRE
Sharks
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
03/04/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
CENTRE
Expected Date return:
10/04/2021
Actual Data return:
10/04/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Head knock : The incident involving Dugan and O'Neill occurred when they clashed heads in a tackle as O'Neill was returning the ball from deep Cowboys territory.
Lachlan Lewis
BACK FIVE-EIGHT
Bulldogs
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
02/04/2021
Player Club:
Bulldogs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK FIVE-EIGHT
Expected Date return:
24/04/2021
Actual Data return:
09/05/2021
Days lost:
39
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
39
Incident detail:
Head knock : Lewis copped a head knock trying to make a front-on tackle on Souths winger Josh Mansour.
Lachlan lasted just seven minutes in his first match game of 2021.
"Canterbury will be fined $20,000 if they can’t explain why playmaker Lachlan Lewis wasn’t removed from the field after a head knock in Round 4 went untreated for two minutes before he was eventually ruled out of the game.
The Bulldogs were issued with a breach notice from the NRL on Thursday after an investigation into the incident in which Lewis copped a knock to the head while attempting to tackle South Sydney winger Josh Mansour.
Lewis fell to the ground and then struggled to stay on his feet once he made his way up off the turf.
He had to be helped by Rabbitohs players before a Bulldogs trainer came over for a closer look.
Despite the clear protocols around concussion, Lewis remained on the field for two minutes before a club trainer came back onto the field to take the five-eighth off for a head injury assessment.
Lewis failed his HIA test and was ruled him out for the remainder of the match.
In a statement on Thursday, the NRL said the rules on concussion were clear and the Bulldogs needed to explain what had happened."
Reuben Cotter
FORWARD LOCK
Cowboys
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
28/03/2021
Player Club:
Cowboys
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD LOCK
Expected Date return:
11/04/2021
Actual Data return:
11/04/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
Head knock : The Cowboys will also be sweating on the return of Reuben Cotter for next week after failing a HIA in the 26th minute to continue round three’s horrid run of concussions. Cotter’s knock was the eighth across the eight games.
Mitchell Moses
HALFBACK
Eels
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
Eels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
HALFBACK
Expected Date return:
05/04/2021
Actual Data return:
05/04/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Head knock : After knocking on a scary head, the shark helps Moses.
Sebastian Kris
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Raiders
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
03/04/2021
Actual Data return:
03/04/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Head knock : Raiders players Ryan James and Sebastian Kris were concussed in the same tackle last week, but that wouldn’t have been enough for the Raiders to use their 18th man.
Ryan James
PROP
Raiders
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
Raiders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
PROP
Expected Date return:
03/04/2021
Actual Data return:
03/04/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Head knock : Raiders players Ryan James and Sebastian Kris were concussed in the same tackle last week, but that wouldn’t have been enough for the Raiders to use their 18th man.
Briton Nikora
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Sharks
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
16/04/2021
Actual Data return:
16/04/2021
Days lost:
20
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
20
Incident detail:
concussion : lost Briton Nikora to concussion over the weekend // wasnt mentioned on nrl web but in multiple news articles.
William Kennedy
FULLBACK
Sharks
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
03/04/2021
Actual Data return:
03/04/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Head knock : would play in round four after head knocks last week.
Wade Graham
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Sharks
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
Sharks
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
03/04/2021
Actual Data return:
03/04/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Head knock : would play in round four after head knocks last week.
Jaxon Paulo
BACK WINGER
Rabbitohs
Games Missed:4
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/03/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
NRL
Player position:
BACK WINGER
Expected Date return:
08/04/2021
Actual Data return:
23/04/2021
Days lost:
34
Games missed:
4
Total concussions this year:
2
Total days lost:
41
Incident detail:
2nd concussion in 7 days : Rising back Jaxon Paulo has been ruled out of the blockbuster clash between the arch rivals after he suffered a second head knock in the space of seven days.
Adam Reynolds
HALF BACK
Rabbitohs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/03/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
HALF BACK
Expected Date return:
26/03/2021
Actual Data return:
26/03/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Concussion : he was taken from the field early in the second half when he was hit and concussed by Sean Keppie after kicking and did not return.
Nathan Clearly
HALFBACK
Panthers
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/03/2021
Player Club:
Panthers
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
HALFBACK
Expected Date return:
01/04/2021
Actual Data return:
01/04/2021
Days lost:
12
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
12
Incident detail:
Head knock : NSW Origin halfback (Penrith player) Cleary suffered a head knock in the final minutes of Saturday’s 28-0 win over Canterbury just four days ago with not enough time to pass concussion protocols before grand final rematch against melbourne.
Ryan Mattherson
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Eels
Games Missed:5
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
18/03/2021
Player Club:
Eels
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FORWARD 2ND ROW
Expected Date return:
23/04/2021
Actual Data return:
01/05/2021
Days lost:
44
Games missed:
5
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
44
Incident detail:
Concussion : Kaufusi appeared to strike Matterson with his right elbow as the back of the Eels star's head thudded into the Bankwest Stadium turf in the 46th minute, prompting referee Ashley Klein to place him on report.
Matterson is indefinitely out to recover.
Cade Cust
HALF BACK
Sea Eagles
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/03/2021
Player Club:
Sea Eagles
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
HALF BACK
Expected Date return:
26/03/2021
Actual Data return:
26/03/2021
Days lost:
6
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
6
Incident detail:
Concussion : Cust suffered the same fate - lost player to HIA and they did not return.
Jaxon Paulo
BACK WINGER
Rabbitohs
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
13/03/2021
Player Club:
Rabbitohs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
BACK WINGER
Expected Date return:
20/03/2021
Actual Data return:
20/03/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Rising back Jaxon Paulo has been ruled out of the blockbuster clash between the arch rivals after he suffered a second head knock in the space of seven days.
Matt Dufty
FULLBACK
Dragons
Game Missed:0
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/03/2021
Player Club:
Dragons
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
FULLBACK
Expected Date return:
20/03/2021
Actual Data return:
20/03/2021
Days lost:
7
Games missed:
0
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
7
Incident detail:
Illegal strike to head : Matt Dufty was visibly and undeniably UNCONSCIOUS following a forearm to the back of the head in the St George (Illawarra) v Cronulla game. He left the field for an HIA he never should have had, and returned 15 minutes later.
Jake Friend
HOOKER
RETIRED - Roosters
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
13/03/2021
Player Club:
RETIRED - Roosters
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
League
Player position:
HOOKER
Total concussions this year:
1
Incident detail:
Tackled: It was hard to watch as the premiership-winning hooker lay convulsing on the turf, and had to be helped off the field. Jake will be off indefinitely.
RETIRED: In early April 2021 Friend confirmed immediate retirement due to "extensive medical advice" around head knocks and injuries. Friend suffered three concussions in his past six games, having been knocked out in round one against Manly at the SCG.
Telea Mark
Wing
Blues
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
12/03/2021
Player Club:
Blues
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Wing
Expected Date return:
27/03/2021
Actual Data return:
27/03/2021
Days lost:
8
Games missed:
1
Total days lost:
8
Incident detail:
Back from a head knock last week.
Tupou Vaai
Lock
Chiefs
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/03/2021
Player Club:
Chiefs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Lock
Expected Date return:
10/04/2021
Actual Data return:
10/04/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Failed HIA and didnt return.
Blake Gibson
Prop
Blues
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
21/03/2021
Player Club:
Blues
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Prop
Expected Date return:
03/04/2021
Incident detail:
Cam off in the 41st minute with a concussion.
Dalton Papalii
Flanker
Blues
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
14/03/2021
Player Club:
Blues
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Flanker
Expected Date return:
27/03/2021
Actual Data return:
27/03/2021
Days lost:
13
Games missed:
1
Total days lost:
13
Ethan Blackadder
Flanker
Crusaders
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
07/03/2021
Player Club:
Crusaders
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Flanker
Expected Date return:
21/03/2021
Actual Data return:
21/03/2021
Days lost:
14
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this week:
1
Total days lost:
14
Incident detail:
He is expected to be available for the Blues match, though, as could blindside flanker Ethan Blackadder, who missed the Chiefs match due to a head knock he picked up against the Hurricanes the week beforehand.
Sam Caird
Lock
Waratahs
Games Missed:2
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
27/03/2021
Player Club:
Waratahs
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Lock
Expected Date return:
17/04/2021
Actual Data return:
17/04/2021
Days lost:
21
Games missed:
2
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
21
Incident detail:
Concussion: Left the field in the first half with a concussion and won’t be able to recover quickly enough to play the Brumbies next week.
Richard Kahui
Wing
Western Force
Games Missed:1
Gender :male
Week Commencing:
20/03/2021
Player Club:
Western Force
Gender:
male
Player Sport:
Union
Player position:
Wing
Expected Date return:
09/04/2021
Actual Data return:
09/04/2021
Days lost:
20
Games missed:
1
Total concussions this year:
1
Total days lost:
20
Incident detail:
Limped off for a HIA and failed test. Will go through concussion protocols.
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