Player Watch #10: Angus Brayshaw – retired due to concussion (22/02). Thanks for everything, Gus.

Remove this Banner Ad

Sigh. I feel like it goes without saying, but if you're an opposition (Collingwood) fan looking to come over and get into a fight about Maynard's bump/tribunal case (again), go elsewhere.

No more warnings, cards will be handed out. Please read the room.
 
Russian Demon said:
Very true. Bank balance might be happier but you wouldn't be.
Click to expand...
Yeah, and the fact is I've done ok out of music. I'm not rich, but I paid off my house at the age of 42, got a decent standard of living. A lot of my high-income mates are nowhere with their house plans and some of them are already turning 50 now - and they are always complaining about property prices. The more you make, the more you spend. Gotta sacrifice something.
 
Ando727 said:
Yeah, and the fact is I've done ok out of music. I'm not rich, but I paid off my house at the age of 42, got a decent standard of living. A lot of my high-income mates are nowhere with their house plans and some of them are already turning 50 now - and they are always complaining about property prices. The more you make, the more you spend. Gotta sacrifice something.
Click to expand...
Too true. I'm just hitting 30 but spent a lot longer than my mates at uni, so a bit behind the curve. I earn a bit more than most of them now, and they are at me to borrow more to get in. They see the extra earning capacity as a ticket to more debt and a bigger place. I'm not buying anything I can't pay off in 15 years.
 

Log in to remove this ad.

Russian Demon said:
Too true. I'm just hitting 30 but spent a lot longer than my mates at uni, so a bit behind the curve. I earn a bit more than most of them now, and they are at me to borrow more to get in. They see the extra earning capacity as a ticket to more debt and a bigger place. I'm not buying anything I can't pay off in 15 years.
Click to expand...
Yeah, you've got to set your line where you feel comfortable and work within that. Hope you find something suitable when you're ready.
 
pjfairbairn said:
Hope I don't spook anybody by bumping this thread, but wanted to share this clip on concussion from SEN a couple of days ago.

Basically re-inforces that helmets aren't proven to help protect you from concussion in AFL in any way.

https://audioboom.com/posts/6054108-concussion-expert-dr-alan-pearce-on-the-run-home
Click to expand...

I felt sorry for the guy. Ox and Mark have NFI, really had to dumb down the concept for those two muppets.

They kept crapping on about protecting a lightglobe from a fall on Mythbusters. Is it that hard to understand that if you put the lightglobe in an empty shoebox, then wrap that up nice and careful, its not very surprising that the lightglobe still ends up broken?
 
Russian Demon said:
I felt sorry for the guy. Ox and Mark have NFI, really had to dumb down the concept for those two muppets.

They kept crapping on about protecting a lightglobe from a fall on Mythbusters. Is it that hard to understand that if you put the lightglobe in an empty shoebox, then wrap that up nice and careful, its not very surprising that the lightglobe still ends up broken?
Click to expand...

Yeah, I love the Ox blindly, but he didn't help in this situation.
 
See Paddy McCartin was knocked out cold again while playing for Sandy. Another footy tragedy. I hope they both get to fulfill at least some of their promise.
 
Jon Ralph reporting that Brayshaw will play for Casey this weekend. Former saints captain Nathan Burke met with Brayshaw and his parents telling them wearing a helmet helped reduce his concussion issues.
 
saj_21 said:
Jon Ralph reporting that Brayshaw will play for Casey this weekend. Former saints captain Nathan Burke met with Brayshaw and his parents telling them wearing a helmet helped reduce his concussion issues.
Click to expand...
Goody did confirm in his presser that he will line up for Casey this weekend. Good luck to the kid
 

(Log in to remove this ad.)

saj_21 said:
Jon Ralph reporting that Brayshaw will play for Casey this weekend. Former saints captain Nathan Burke met with Brayshaw and his parents telling them wearing a helmet helped reduce his concussion issues.
Click to expand...

Since when do concerned parents listen to football players over doctors? The physics of a helmet just don't add up.
 
Russian Demon said:
Since when do concerned parents listen to football players over doctors? The physics of a helmet just don't add up.
Click to expand...

I think the club just explored all avenues and having a chat to bourkey who probably wore a helmet for 250 games I don't see the harm.

I agree the helmet doesn't offer any additional protection because it's the brain richotecting within the skull causing the concussion not the external impact. But maybe it could be worth gus wearing one and see how it goes.
 
I thought Gus would be our next captain, his first year was brilliant.

... now I'm not sure where he even fits into the side. Our midfield is pretty damn good.
Russian Demon said:
The physics of a helmet just don't add up.
Click to expand...
Psychologically it could help a lot.
 
Toump Ass said:
I thought Gus would be our next captain, his first year was brilliant.

... now I'm not sure where he even fits into the side. Our midfield is pretty damn good.
Psychologically it could help a lot.
Click to expand...
I was going to say we could fit him in off of half back but we're pretty well stocked there. Will fit into whatever role they want Vince/Lewis to play now, I reckon.
 
He would have been a great midfield addition to our side with all of our injuries in the last few weeks, a shame the timelines didn't quite add up. I hope he gets through the year unscathed and that this is the end of his concussion issues
 
Praetorian said:
He would have been a great midfield addition to our side with all of our injuries in the last few weeks, a shame the timelines didn't quite add up. I hope he gets through the year unscathed and that this is the end of his concussion issues
Click to expand...
Yep. Would have actually got time in the centre. Bit of a pity really

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
 
saj_21 said:
Jon Ralph reporting that Brayshaw will play for Casey this weekend. Former saints captain Nathan Burke met with Brayshaw and his parents telling them wearing a helmet helped reduce his concussion issues.
Click to expand...

I can meet with him and let him know a mullet helps with concussion...

Bloody good to hear he is back though, put together 3 weeks to a month and you never know he may come back for the last few games
 
I still don't understand why we can't drill a hole in the ol' cranium and fill it up with liquid foam to prevent the skull from rattling around
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

FootyGuy13
  • Poll
Strategy 2024 | Let's Construct Our Best 22 | Part 3: Forwards
2
Replies
26
Views
2K
Crusty Demon
Crusty Demon
FootyGuy13
  • Poll
Strategy 2024 | Let's Construct Our Best 22 | Part 4: Interchange
Replies
7
Views
892
booshboy
booshboy
FootyGuy13
  • Poll
Strategy 2024 | Let's Construct Our Best 22 | Part 2: Defenders
Replies
8
Views
1K
Topkent
Topkent
schmuttt
Preview 2024 best 22
Replies
13
Views
1K
Crusty Demon
Crusty Demon
FootyGuy13
  • Poll
Strategy 2024 | Let's Construct Our Best 22 | Part 1: Midfielders
2
Replies
31
Views
2K
rocker_oz33
rocker_oz33
Headless
  • Locked
  • Poll
Game Day Round 22 v. Carlton @ MCG, 7.30pm
20 21 22 23 24
Replies
578
Views
8K
deeman87
deeman87
Dory_77
  • Locked
AFLW Round 4 v Hawthorn Friday 22 September, @Frankston
2
Replies
36
Views
1K
jhong
jhong

Remove this Banner Ad

Back
Top