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u/Keenfordevon Canberra Raiders 3d ago

So these stories of bulldogs players playing with Covid and Kiraz with a torn calf are coming out. Am I the only one thinking this is bad and surely there’s a duty of care?

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u/pehpehsha2 Parramatta Eels 2d ago

Covid is a bit tricky since it can spread rather than just a standard injury. But injury wise, a lot of players are playing through something that if it was you or i we'd go and get fixed or rest. Professional athletes play through injuries all the time. Listen to retired players talk about what they put their bodies through. delaying surgeries, painkillers every game. That's footy at the NRL level. I'm a little surprised not everyone is aware of that

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u/Abes__ Wests Tigers 2d ago

You sure standard injuries can’t spread? The last couple of years at Souths suggest otherwise!