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Too tall for Jonesy.Might have to hire Motherplucker Jones to finish the job
Anything over 3ft is too tall for him to want to burn.Is that because...
I'm that old I get that joke!Is that because...
There’s a script for a black comedy movie in there somewhere...
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
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The thing is that there's still a lot of guesswork when it comes to concussion, it's a study in progress. Based on what they do know, Paddy is either in deep s**t or will be soon. Some of those knocks that have concussed him wouldn't even register in thicker skulls like mine.... I'm really worried about him. He seems like a very genuine & likable young man. Brain damage is a serious thing and as much as I'd like to see him succeed as a top Saints footballer, I'd rather he gave it away.“permanent structural damage to his brain”
Garry Lyon has slammed comments made by concussion campaigner Peter Jess after Paddy McCartin’s latest setback.
McCartin, 22, suffered a head knock during the second quarter of St Kilda’s JLT Community Series match against the Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium on Sunday – his eighth concussion since 2014.
Jess told The Herald Sun the forward could have “permanent structural damage to his brain” as fears grow about his playing future.
“This is why this comment from Peter Jess annoys me,” Lyon told SEN Breakfast.
“I know Peter Jess is a crusader and a campaigner for concussion, I understand that and good on him, I think it’s a great thing that he is doing.
“But this is not helpful when he says this: ‘My view is that Paddy McCartin, now because of the number of concussions he’s had and the symptoms he’s shown, has probably got permanent structural damage to his brain.’
“That’s just not helpful in any way, Peter. Not helpful for his mum and his dad when you’re guessing there.
“I’m not critical of the work Peter is doing in this area, but that comment there is irresponsible around that.”
McCartin has had an injury-plagued career after he was taken by the Saints with pick No.1 in the 2014 AFL Draft.
He was restricted to 13 games in 2018 due to a concussion sustained against Melbourne in Round 7 and a Linsfranc ligament injury in Round 15 against Port Adelaide.
Last year we lost Koby Stevens due to this
I hate to say it but if McCartin had concussion on the weekend , his future is well and truly up in the air.
The kid hasn't played to much and he has already copped 8 concussions.
I don't see him playing round one.
Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which various symptoms — such as headaches and dizziness — last for weeks and sometimes months after the injury that caused the concussion.
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that usually happens after a blow to the head. It can also occur with violent shaking and movement of the head or body. You don't have to lose consciousness to get a concussion or post-concussion syndrome. In fact, the risk of post-concussion syndrome doesn't appear to be associated with the severity of the initial injury.
In most people, symptoms occur within the first seven to 10 days and go away within three months. Sometimes, they can persist for a year or more.
The goal of treatment after concussion is to effectively manage your symptoms.
Symptoms
Post-concussion symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Loss of concentration and memory
- Ringing in the ears
- Blurry vision
- Noise and light sensitivity
- Rarely, decreases in taste and smell
Post-concussion headaches can vary and may feel like tension-type headaches or migraines. Most often, they are tension-type headaches. These may be associated with a neck injury that happened at the same time as the head injury.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you experience a head injury severe enough to cause confusion or amnesia — even if you never lost consciousness.
If a concussion occurs while you're playing a sport, don't go back in the game. Seek medical attention so that you don't risk worsening your injury.
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I always remember a playing junior footy and a guy in our team got a kick in the head , knocked him out , looked fine after the game , the next day he died in his sleep (was only 15)I have a skull like a rock ape and would most probably need a pretty good hit to knock us out , however some people it doesn't take much.I had quite a few concussions when I was young, I think I was a bit of a Paddy. I'd go down very easily including twice hospitalised from king hits. I went out like a light switch and was out for a considerable time the one time. When I played sport and got a bad head knock I'd get dizziness and ear ringing and vision would go a bit tunnelled. I find now in my 40s I don't get depressed or anything like some report but I do find I'm a bit slower to recall names of famous people and stuff these days. Don't know if it's age or brain damage. I know footy players get more hits, but I don't know how bad the concussions are for everyone. Some are more predisposed to the negative impacts later in life just like some are more prone to getting the concussions would be my guess.
How good is Ratten! Seems like a great guy, good thinking and also really experienced.https://www.saints.com.au/video/2019-03-12/linton-st-from-the-box
Linton St Episode 7.
What's interesting is they still use Seaford for some training.
Geez Ratts speaks well.
The new Linton St video shows how good a front man he actually is.
I had quite a few concussions when I was young, I think I was a bit of a Paddy. I'd go down very easily including twice hospitalised from king hits. I went out like a light switch and was out for a considerable time the one time. When I played sport and got a bad head knock I'd get dizziness and ear ringing and vision would go a bit tunnelled. I find now in my 40s I don't get depressed or anything like some report but I do find I'm a bit slower to recall names of famous people and stuff these days. Don't know if it's age or brain damage. I know footy players get more hits, but I don't know how bad the concussions are for everyone. Some are more predisposed to the negative impacts later in life just like some are more prone to getting the concussions would be my guess.
I didn’t know diabetes magnified this problem. It’s really disturbing. I feel so sorry for him.In diabetics, concussion has a greater impact, causes more severe symptoms and is slower to resolve than in non-diabetics. Without going into too much detail, the problem is you need glucose to feed the brain, and to aid in the recovery of the affected neurons.
Of course in a diabetic, the problem is the sugar doesn't get into the cells and remains in the bloodstream, starving the type1 diabetic of the nutrition he requires and in this case, the pure energy to promote healing in the brain. 20% of our glucose intake is used by the brain. Our little miracle is the most expensive organ to run.
As for Paddy, having researched this, I hate to admit it, but I fear he is cooked. You can see how easily he is knocked around. He's like a punch drunk boxer. Sure, he could battle on, but one or two more concussions will almost guarantee he suffers a permanent brain injury, if he hasn't got one brewing already.
In diabetics, concussion has a greater impact, causes more severe symptoms and is slower to resolve than in non-diabetics. Without going into too much detail, the problem is you need glucose to feed the brain, and to aid in the recovery of the affected neurons.
Of course in a diabetic, the problem is the sugar doesn't get into the cells and remains in the bloodstream, starving the type1 diabetic of the nutrition he requires and in this case, the pure energy to promote healing in the brain. 20% of our glucose intake is used by the brain. Our little miracle is the most expensive organ to run.
As for Paddy, having researched this, I hate to admit it, but I fear he is cooked. You can see how easily he is knocked around. He's like a punch drunk boxer. Sure, he could battle on, but one or two more concussions will almost guarantee he suffers a permanent brain injury, if he hasn't got one brewing already.
Well that clears everything upSaints pair not ruled out for round one
St Kilda pair Dylan Roberton and Paddy McCartin, who had health concerns that put them in hospital on Sunday night, remarkably remain hopeful that they could play round one of the season.
Roberton emerged from the club on Tuesday saying he felt fine again after having a turn at the end of the game on Sunday and he was awaiting the results of further tests but he was confident he would be fit for the season opener.
The club confirmed that the issue at the end of the game that left Roberton feeling "wonky" and treated by paramedics in the rooms was heart-related.
Roberton had a defibrillator implanted last year after he collapsed on the field due to a heart issue and missed the rest of the season. He had played a JLT game, another practice match, match simulation at training and passed stress tests before, at the end of the second JLT game, he suffered another heart irregularity.
St Kilda's Dylan Roberton.Credit:Jason South
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The club would not comment on whether the defibrillator activated on Sunday.
Regardless of whether it activated, data is able to be recovered from the device for his cardiologist to assess to understand what occurred with his heart at the end of the match.
McCartin spent the night in a Ballarat hospital after his eighth concussion in five years when he was involved in a relatively minor collision in a marking contest. His symptoms were understood to have eased steadily since the incident and he remained hopeful that with a fortnight before the first game he would be yet be clear to play.
AFL football operations manager Steve Hocking said the clubs were best placed to make decisions on when players were clear to play again, but the league's chief medical officer Dr Peter Harcourt was available as support.
"We'll certainly do whatever is needed ... we won't impose ourselves on that. If required we'll definitely support where we can. That is St Kilda's story," Hocking said.
Sports cardiologist, Associate Professor David Prior, who is the deputy director of cardiology at St Vincent's Hospital and associate professor of cardiology at Melbourne University, said that previously people with defibrillator implanted had abandoned competitive sport.
He said there had been a change in attitude in recent years after professional sportspeople chose to continue competing with an implant. He said there were about 300-400 athletes around the world competing with defibrillators.
"It does seem to come at a cost that they are more likely to get shocked by their devices," Prior said.
Prior, who established Melbourne Sports Cardiology, Australia’s first specific sports and exercise cardiology clinic, stressed that he was not aware of the specifics of the Roberton case and was talking broadly about athletes with defibrillators.
"There is a bit of published work on this that high-level athletes are more likely to get shocked than people who exercise at a low level," Prior said.
"People who get shocked (by the defibrillator implant) describe it as like being kicked in the chest by a horse. Some people feel a bit funny before it happens, others feel nothing until it happens."
He said that if the defibrillator had activated, the first thing a cardiologist would want to know was if it was a mistake by the defibrillator or if it triggered properly then what caused it to trigger.
"What we do not know is whether repeated shocks have some long-term effect on the heart if you get too many of them."
Great move Saints!St Kilda zeros in on defender to help boost defensive stocks
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2019-03-13/saints-to-give-former-pies-defender-marsh-a-medical