Ben Griffiths [merged]

[one-eyed]

Tiger tall nearing return after long concussion layoff

afl.com.au
11 July 2017

RICHMOND tall Ben Griffiths could return to football as soon as this Saturday, with the key forward passing all necessary concussion tests after a two-and-a-half month lay-off.

Griffiths is set to train with the Tigers' VFL team this week with a view to lining up against Werribee on Saturday, pending final fitness tests.

The 25-year-old has been unavailable for selection since round six after suffering his second head knock for the season, prompting a series of scans and tests.

Griffiths has been wearing a helmet since early last season after suffering repeated problems and the Tigers took an extremely cautious approach with his recovery from the latest setback.

"Ben has been training well and we hope to see him play this weekend," football manager Neil Balme said on the club's website.

"He needs to get through this week, but the signs are looking very promising at this stage.

"We have taken a conservative approach with Ben, given his history with concussion, and his welfare has always been paramount.

"The club’s medical staff have done a great job managing him."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-11/tiger-tall-nearing-return-after-long-concussion-layoff

[Go Richo 12]

But it's not an elimination final.

[(•))(©™]

Don't take any unnecessary risks,big fella.
It's just a game.
Ask Trent #InsaneCorrection

[Hard Roar Tiger]

You know you are a you know what but stuff me sideways I snorted when I saw that post

[🏅Dooks]

Well, let's see what happens

[the claw]

when are we going to make the distinction between concussion,  and lets face it none of us want ben to suffer from this, and his appalling 8 yr record.

What concerns me is we will make a passionate call based on exactly what when we should be making a FOOTY CALL based on what has gone before.

IMO if concussion had not come into it we would all still be discussing weather we should get rid of him and thats because as a player he has been poo.

[🏅Dooks]

when are we going to make the distinction between concussion,  and lets face it none of us want ben to suffer from this, and his appalling 8 yr record.

What concerns me is we will make a passionate call based on exactly what when we should be making a FOOTY CALL based on what has gone before.

IMO if concussion had not come into it we would all still be discussing weather we should get rid of him and thats because as a player he has been poo.

With all respect you can't make a call on Benny and concussion without the rest of the pic ture. Cmon.

[torch]

when are we going to make the distinction between concussion,  and lets face it none of us want ben to suffer from this, and his appalling 8 yr record.

What concerns me is we will make a passionate call based on exactly what when we should be making a FOOTY CALL based on what has gone before.

IMO if concussion had not come into it we would all still be discussing weather we should get rid of him and thats because as a player he has been poo.

Correct.

We need to draft new KP forwards or invest more time in Moore or Chol?

[Diocletian]

Neither him nor Hamspud wll retire, even though they both clearly should....Richmond - home of the selfish footballer.....

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Neither him nor Hamspud wll retire, even though they both clearly should....Richmond - home of the selfish footballer.....

Speaking of Hampson, what's happened to Jackstar? I miss his musings.,,,

[the claw]

when are we going to make the distinction between concussion,  and lets face it none of us want ben to suffer from this, and his appalling 8 yr record.

What concerns me is we will make a passionate call based on exactly what when we should be making a FOOTY CALL based on what has gone before.

IMO if concussion had not come into it we would all still be discussing weather we should get rid of him and thats because as a player he has been poo.

With all respect you can't make a call on Benny and concussion without the rest of the pic ture. Cmon.

you miss the point. we have all seen the picture and he has been poo as a footballer  and all the concussion talk is doing is muddy the waters.

[Yeahright]

Agree Claw, he was pee poor before this happened. Despite what we think of him as a footballer or of him continuing his career, it'll be good for the bloke if he can get up and play this weekend

[Fluffy Tiger]

Disagree. He was playing decent football before the injury and has been really missed since. It would be a pitty if he couldn't come back and show some of what he is capable of. I'm sure everybody would love to see that.

[Diocletian]

He was playing decent football before the injury 

No he wasn't.

[big tone]

He was playing decent football before the injury 

No he wasn't.

Not even close...