Former Wallaby Peter FitzSimons has been branded a “parasite” by rugby league legend James Graham after writing a contentious column that weighed in on the concussion debate within the sport.
An ongoing feud between a retired NRL star and Peter FitzSimons has been reignited after the columnist’s latest comments on the concussion debate struck a nerve.
“Mate, is there no chance that you will choose to break the pattern early, give your brain the respite it no doubt desperately needs, and call it a day? You’ve done enough, Digger. Rest.” The 38-year-old has long been vocal about the number of concussions he sustained in his more than 450 professional games of rugby league across 18 years, with FitzSimons accusing Graham of downplaying the seriousness of repeated head injuries.
“Now for those that don’t know what a parasite means, it needs a host to stay alive. And this type of behaviour is using our game and the very serious nature of concussion in order to stay relevant or alive. That’s what a parasite would do.” “You’re making the situation worse. He knows the complexities and weight and delicate nature of such a decision and you are calling for him to retire.”
FitzSimons accused Graham of not treating head knocks seriously, however the Englishman responded furiously that his words were paraphrased poorly.
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