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Another difference between a bung knee and a head injury retirement is that at players routinely return to the game with all kinds of knee injuries and even repeated major injuries to the knee.

It is also largely possible to go on to a normal healthy life (with a caveat for possible pain) with a knee injury.

A head injury like the one which Brayshaw must now retire in order to avoid would be like a leg injury which left the player permanently unable to walk.

Bonus point - leg injuries happen in often innocuous ways and are almost never the result of preventable dangerous or malicious play, whereas many head injuries are a product of a deliberate, reckless or negligent act by an opponent.

Brayshaw is retiring because of a significantly preventable unsafe work environment.

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On 24/02/2024 at 15:46, Kent said:

We dedicate kb game to Gus make Maynard feel like s*%t

Feels like 💩 because he is 💩

On 14/03/2024 at 12:20, leave it to deever said:

I've noticed more and more fans from different clubs booing goal kickers. I don't think it's something we do as fans. Really does my head in. Why would you do it unless they had form? I think it's very unAustralian  but I must be wrong.

 

Agree 100%.   Exception of course is M^&*$#ard

On 14/03/2024 at 14:27, ElDiablo14 said:

Can't wait for KB, that's the only time I will watch Collingwood. Except if we play them again during the finals.

Hopefully the Magpies won't even make finals

On 15/03/2024 at 17:16, Neil Crompton said:

These pies fans must go to a different Centrelink than most people if they can afford $90 tickets. 

Presumably they enrol under multiple names. 

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On 16/03/2024 at 10:26, Stiff Arm said:

Sydney got SC relief when Paddy McCartin retired due to concussion, his payout was outside their SC. The precedent has been set

Also, didnt Adelaide get SC relief when someone retired due to concussion? Was it Tippett? Can't quite recall the name

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4 minutes ago, BigMacjnr said:

Tradies podcast Mitch Cleary stated AFL will pay the majority and the dees will pay very little of his contract. 

It’s not really about who ‘pays’ tho; it’s about whether it’s counted in our salary cap for the next six seasons or not

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33 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

It’s not really about who ‘pays’ tho; it’s about whether it’s counted in our salary cap for the next six seasons or not

Clarification, against the cap. Mitch thought there would be a minimal cap hit with most of the contract going outside the cap

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We are currently 2 short on our list without Gus and Smith, usual issue of injuries aside.

As they were senior players, not just backups, it is more significant.

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5 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

Anyone know what Gus is up to? I haven’t seen him on the bench since the game against the Dogs. Is he still doing this?

He’s opened a wine bar in Richmond 

Apparently it’s dog friendly too 

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12 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

He’s opened a wine bar in Richmond 

Apparently it’s dog friendly too 

Does anyone know what's gonna happen to the podcast? I really liked listening to him and Max on a weekly basis.

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Shaun Murphy (father of Nathan) just told me that the AFL have retired Nathan.

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Further to my post re Nathan Murphy’s forced retirement, Shaun told me in January that Nathan’s contract had been extended by three years. 
It means we may have the Pies in our corner when it comes to negotiating with the AFL re ‘compensation’ as regards the salary cap.

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21 minutes ago, M_9 said:

Shaun Murphy (father of Nathan) just told me that the AFL have retired Nathan.

Sad news for Murphy. Never good to have someone retire with brain injuries. 

Maynard still sleeping like a baby tho 🙄😡

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1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

He’s opened a wine bar in Richmond 

Apparently it’s dog friendly too 

It's called Lenny's, for anyone interested in visiting!  It's on my list for next time I'm in Melbourne

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25 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

apparently he trained today?

I’m not sure. Nathan told yesterday. Maybe a ‘farewell’ session. Craig Kelly phoned Nathan immediately and offered him a position at the club. Nathan also in line for a large payout (from the Players’ fund?).

I assume Gus also in line for a similar payment, albeit small consolation.

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Just now, M_9 said:

I’m not sure. Nathan told yesterday. Maybe a ‘farewell’ session. Craig Kelly phoned Nathan immediately and offered him a position at the club. Nathan also in line for a large payout (from the Players’ fund?).

I assume Gus also in line for a similar payment, albeit small consolation.

terrible news all around

that hit on sam taylor today and the length of time he was unconscious - commentators said he was out for 8 mins - was scary

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Just now, whatwhat say what said:

terrible news all around

that hit on sam taylor today and the length of time he was unconscious - commentators said he was out for 8 mins - was scary

The way his eyes were rolling around in his head was sickening. 

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Something not right (IMO) about the way Libra just collapsed. Stringer hit him pretty hard.

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2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

He’s opened a wine bar in Richmond 

Apparently it’s dog friendly too 

Expect to see Maynard show up then.

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2 hours ago, Chook said:

Expect to see Maynard show up then.

I feel like calling him a dog is incredibly offensive to dogs, who are after all, the most wonderful creatures on earth. 

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44 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I feel like calling him a dog is incredibly offensive to dogs, who are after all, the most wonderful creatures on earth. 

Pit bulls aren't. Ugly inbred looking things. Trained to be aggressive by clueless owners that defend them online. Sounds familiar.

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7 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

Pit bulls aren't. Ugly inbred looking things. Trained to be aggressive by clueless owners that defend them online. Sounds familiar.

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Isn't that a Bull Terrior, not a Pit Bull? Totally different dogs.

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