Ben Griffiths [merged]

[Simonator]

Why take the risk honestly. Doesn't even need a direct knock to be concussed. Could end up like one of those old boxers from the 70's. So much unknown with concussion and the effects on the brain

[one-eyed]

From President Peggy O'Neal's column today:

What is the Club’s position on Ben Griffiths and his on-going concussion issues?

I’m sure all members and supporters would agree that the most important thing is Ben’s health and playing football is very much secondary at the moment. The Club is doing everything we can to work with Ben, and the medical staff, to understand the nature of his concussions. Until such time as we have some clarity around his medical condition we are unable to shed any light on his short-to-mid-term future. Ben is a fine young man and we will continue to give him every support and take an understandably cautious approach.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-05-19/from-the-president-may-19-2017

[Tigeritis™©®]

We know Francis is an excellent recruiter and think his track record speaks for itself. That's why we are confident that in time we know that the selection of Ben over Nathan will be justifiable.

We will be offering Francis a lucrative extension on his current contract to reflect the confidence we have in his excellent abilities that will continue to find those decent well respected boys the other clubs just aren't looking for and don't want.

 

[Francois Jackson]

Yes Peggy Sue bens health is important as is ours so put us out of our misery and send him on his way to retirement

[camboon]

How many games have Richmond won since Griff went down?

[WilliamPowell]

He went down in Round 2 -v- Collingwood

So won 3 lost 4

[Yeahright]

So we're 1.5 and 0 with Griff? We need him back ASAP

[one-eyed]

Meanwhile, Hardwick said the club were still seeking answers on key forward Ben Griffiths' concussion management.

Griffiths is out of football indefinitely after a second concussion this year, an elbow to the head which was only of moderate force.

"We're no closer at this stage so he will still continue to go through that process and we'll support him as best we can," Hardwick said.

Source: West Australian

[Damo]

Is this guy playing again this year?

He won't suddenly be over his concussion issue in a few weeks time will he?

Or is it all over for him?

[Francois Jackson]

damo has he ever played? Lets be honest here.

The fact we went into a season with this bloke and soldo as our next talls is a classic example of why dimwit has nfi.

[Slipper]

The fact we went into a season with this bloke and soldo as our next talls is a classic example of why dimwit has nfi.

Can't see how you blame the coach here. This is poor list management 101, and while Dimma would have some input into it, I can't see that he would have the ultimate responsibility.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Blair Hartley is to blame.....

[MintOnLamb]

Blair Hartley is to blame.....

Enter Buckenara...

[Diocletian]

Extraordinary that Hartley, Jackson & Richardson are still employed by our club.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Extraordinary that Hartley, Jackson & Richardson are still employed by our club.

Agree. Particularly Hartley.