Dunbar Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 The Roosters have applied for salary cap dispensation as captain Cordner faces at least 12 games out to ease his recovery from a series of head knocks. After a full off season it is very worrying for him that he still needs an additional 12 weeks following 4 concussions in the 2020 season. https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/02/01/roosters-apply-for-salary-cap-relief-with-cordner-set-for-lengthy-layoff/ Conflicted on this one. I really do hope he doesn't have to give the game away but his long term health is the critical factor. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 He should pack it in. Despite his skill, experience and love of the game he should put his health now and in the future first. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Saint Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I'm with you on this Graham. Sad as he came across as a helluva likeable guy. Hopefully, the Roosters can find a backroom\coaching position for him. Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor but because we cannot satisfy the rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Very concerning . If he needs 12 weeks off even before the start of the season , after downtime in the offseason , then something’s not right . And even after a period out he could come back and get another head knock . I don’t like it , we can’t mess about with these things , especially as we learn more and more about the long term medical problems inherent with all this . I’m sure they have great medical expertise but maybe he should think about taking it out of their hands , he’s a champion who’s done it all. I never thought that before but this long period out before a game is quite unsettling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotty Herbert Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 He has had a number of concussions over the last two years. Can't help feeling he may be suffering the sort of symptoms Stevie Ward has had over here and he may not have any choice but to retire and go into a coaching / mentoring / admin type role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R L Winger Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 He should sit out the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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