Paddy McCartin should consider immediate retirement from the AFL, a leading brain injury expert has claimed, after the Sydney defender’s latest concussion raised fresh fears about his career and long-term health
Getty Images
McCartin has previously said he would have retired permanently had he been told by doctors that his record would make him even marginally more susceptible to concussions than any other player.AdvertisementPearce disagrees. “The evidence shows clearly that a history of concussions poses increased risk for further concussion, the lower the impact force is required for subsequent concussion, the risk of worse symptoms, and risk of longer recovery periods,” he said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
AFL 2023 round 4 LIVE updates: Paddy McCartin subbed out early after another head hit; Witts a late out against SaintsFollow all the Easter Saturday action live as Adelaide host Fremantle, Richmond take on the Western Bulldogs, St Kilda face Gold Coast and Sydney do battle with Port Adelaide.
Read more »
‘Seriously consider retirement’: McCartin should quit game, says concussion expertPaddy McCartin should consider immediate retirement from the AFL, a leading brain injury expert has claimed, after the Sydney Swans defender’s latest concussion raised fresh fears about his career and long-term health.
Read more »
AFL live: Bombers and Giants kick off Easter Sunday footyEssendon and GWS will look to keep up an electric pace as they face off in the first of Easter Sunday's two games. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.
Read more »
Parramatta comes of age as Sydney’s second CBD and administrative hubThe completion of the $3.5 billion redevelopment of Parramatta’s Square marks a new era for Sydney’s second city as an emerging economic powerhouse.
Read more »