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Richmond forward Ben Griffiths is adamant he is not considering retirement despite his latest knock

GILBERT GARDINER and JON RALPH,
Herald Sun
35 minutes ago

BEN Griffiths is adamant he is not considering retirement despite his latest hit and an “extremely scary” history of concussions.

Tigers forward Griffiths was rattled after landing heavily in a marking contest during the third quarter of last week’s MCG win over Collingwood.

He did not hit his head on the ground, instead concussed in a jarring or whiplash-style incident.

He will miss this weekend’s game but at this stage is hopeful of returning in Round 4 to make the trip north to take on Brisbane.

Another concussion this year would be cause for extreme concern given the cumulative nature of the hits.

But while Sean Dempster is the latest AFL player to retired because of concussions, it is understood 25-year-old Griffiths is not at that stage yet.

His teammate Jack Riewoldt said the Tigers were worried about his concussion history, after concussions in four of the past five seasons.

The 200cm forward, whose head did not hit the ground in the innocuous incident, was laid out for several minutes before coming off the ground under his own steam.

He did not return to the field.

Despite a nine-day break between games, Griffiths was ruled out of Saturday’s game against West Coast at the earliest opportunity.

Richmond vice-captain Jack Riewoldt said Griffiths’ welfare is the priority.

“With his history it’s extremely scary,” Riewoldt told RSN 927.

“(Griffiths) has had multiple, multiple concussions. Definitely over five.

“We just need to make sure that certainly his welfare is the thing that is put first and our doctors are certainly going to do that.”

The AFL continues to recommend to players with serious concussions they undergo brain scans at Melbourne’s Florey Institute.

After an encouraging 2016 season he signed a contract extension locking him away until the end of 2018.

Griffiths missed two preseason games last year with concussion after copping an elbow to the head from Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands.

Sandilands was suspended for one game for the knockout blow.

Griffiths returned in time for Round 1, and wore a protective helmet which he has continued to use.

He has played just 63 games and kicked 42 goals in eight seasons at Punt Rd.

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[Diocletian]

C'mon Ben, it's for the best.....can't run a lost dog's home if you're senile...

[Simonator]

Am I missing something ? Where's the quote of Ben saying anything ?

[Yeahright]

  good ol HS

[Yeahright]

P.S he probably should consider it...seriously

[Ruanaidh]

Given the way (whiplash) he was concussed I reckon there is some susceptibility there. But maybe Y&B could comment on that. I agree with others, he should consider retirement.

[WilliamPowell]

Given the way (whiplash) he was concussed I reckon there is some susceptibility there. But maybe Y&B could comment on that. I agree with others, he should consider retirement.

I actually have no issue with the how he suffered this concussion, absolutely true from what I've had explained to me

I posted earlier in the week that someone I know who had suffered a number of concussion playing a number of sports & they were adamant that you don't need to be whacked in the scone to suffer a concussion. It can be caused by something else, they used as an example a jarring motion through the back can cause it. Which in Griffiths case is what is likely to have happened

[Ruanaidh]

Given the way (whiplash) he was concussed I reckon there is some susceptibility there. But maybe Y&B could comment on that. I agree with others, he should consider retirement.

I actually have no issue with the how he suffered this concussion, absolutely true from what I've had explained to me

I wasn't inferring that it is fake?..Not sure how you could draw that conclusion. I was wondering if he has a concussion predilection. If so he should retire ASAP.

[Andyy]

Yeah I've seen rugby players also concussed just from taking a hit to the torso. If it's big enough it happens.

Problem is Benny gets concussed all the time, and even when he's not he plays like poo and gives us about one noteworthy game per year.

[MintOnLamb]

In reality, and due deference to Ben, it would make no difference to our flag aspirations if he did retire

[Chuck17]

Should trade to GWS who are our trade bunnies

[Tigeritis™©®]

He should reconsider retiring.

[FLATearth]

Stay away from trams

[Rodgerramjet]

My question is, is there somebody trying to send Benny a message some how 

[tdy]

Some people go into packs and burst out unhurt Unbruised and other bump into the dunny door and break an arm.  He is just not made to bash n crash I guess.