Friday, June 17, 2011
Brett Sheehan's big hit on Quade Cooper, & Berrick Barnes update
The good news is it's Friday. The bad news? There isn't any, it's Friday. For most of you that will mean knocking off work early (if you haven't already), hooking up with mates, and watching rugby all weekend. Here's two clips to start it.
The first comes from last weekend's Super Rugby game between the Reds and the Force, a game that the Reds won in the dying moments thanks to a long pass from flyhalf Quade Cooper.
Earlier in the match Cooper took a big hit though from fiery scrumhalf Brett Sheehan as he passed infield. Sheehan, despite being short in stature, punches well above his weight and pretty much resembles an angry pitbull. Of course Cooper was there for the taking and probably off balance, but it was a big impact, so well worth sharing with those big hit lovers out there.
The second clip here is a lot more tragic in nature, although somehow the Aussie sense of humour manages to make light of a serious situation, and not necessarily in a bad way.
You might have heard about Waratahs and Wallabies back Berrick Barnes having experienced a few big knocks of late, and complaining of experiencing bad headaches. It's now got to the point that he's made the decision to hang up his boots, until things improve.
It's a big call so close to a Rugby World Cup that he would no doubt be a big part of, but it sounds like his hands were tied in terms of what he can and can't do on the field and in training, so we wish him all the best for the near future, and hope to see him out there playing for the Wallabies at the world cup in New Zealand later this year.
Below are both clips, the first being the hit on Cooper, and the second being a discussion on The Rugby Club about the Barnes situation.
On a sidenote, there have already been two games of Super Rugby this weekend, but tomorrow will be what decides the positioning on the final table. To find out how that all works, we've got a handy explanation that outlines who will finish where, who plays who, etc. View that here .
Midweek Madness - Piggies vs Princesses - Dave Dennis vs Brett Sheehan
Brett Sheehan shoulder knocks Brad Barritt out cold
Bakkies Botha big hit on Berrick Barnes at Newlands
Gareth Thomas late hit on Berrick Barnes
Posted at 3:27 pm | 29 comments
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Toby Prior June 17, 2011 3:07 pm
Toby June 17, 2011 3:35 pm
Walla June 17, 2011 3:43 pm
Good to See Barnes made the right choice. Will be missed in the world cup. Wallabies looking bad without him and Drew Mitchell. Let's what they do in the Tri Nations.
Anonymous June 17, 2011 3:55 pm
Sam June 17, 2011 4:15 pm
On barnes... Well I must admit I'm NOT a fan of barnes, he seemed very whiny in a few games I saw him in, HOWEVER he has a lot of guts to make that call and as a rugby fan I wish him all the best! I'd much rather see barnes on the pitch and have a moan about how he seems whiny than have him not play again!
Get well soon
From an England fan!
medicaluke June 17, 2011 4:21 pm
Sensible decision by Barnes. "Footballer's Migraine" as they call it can develop into much worse. There are numerous accounts of people developing CTE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy). I believe an American even committed suicide because of it. Sad sad story and if Barnes only saves himself, then its one person saved. What I hope is that his show of courage will encourage other players to take the necessary time outs.
I know people complain about concussion and see it a sign of weakness, but I am firmly behind the IRB's new concussion guidelines.
Well done Mr Barnes for taking this courageous step.
cheyanqui June 17, 2011 4:53 pm
In the USA, some parents are having second thoughts about letting their kids play american football (with its constant hits).
I hope Barnes gets better, and the commentator's right -- rugby is a small part of life.
Anonymous June 17, 2011 4:54 pm
cheyanqui June 17, 2011 4:57 pm
considering how much he bridges over the ball to slow it down.
And Since the referees don't see anything wrong with it, the only solution for opponents is to remove him yourself - I am sure opponents give him a thigh or shoulder in the noggin.
John June 17, 2011 8:08 pm
Of topic, is there any way to be able to watch this show online or whatever outside oz?
mise June 17, 2011 10:16 pm
ElTigre June 18, 2011 12:44 am
Anonymous June 18, 2011 1:11 am
ElTigre June 18, 2011 2:19 am
Im allowed an opinion am I not?!?
Anonymous June 18, 2011 2:55 am
He's a pussy? For not wanting permanent brain damage?
Your opinion is worthless.
Anonymous June 18, 2011 5:58 am
As for Barnes, he should've taken the time out a while ago. Shame to see him now with the world cup just around the corner
Anonymous June 18, 2011 1:49 pm
Anonymous June 18, 2011 9:25 pm
Some guys have glass jaws, others have glass bodies, others have both - Barnes, unfortunately for him, being one of them.
There's a reason he goes down concussed every game and 99.9% of other players don't. To expect the game to be changed to suit his fragile body is preposterous.
It's not the critic June 18, 2011 10:26 pm
hoon June 19, 2011 3:18 am
Couldn't agree more, mate. (and don't steal my thoughts again!)
James June 19, 2011 8:58 am
There's a reason he goes down concussed every game and 99.9% of other players don't. To expect the game to be changed to suit his fragile body is preposterous.
No, the reason is that he had a series of concussions. That can happen to anyone. It doesn't make him fragile! How ignorant of you.
Who said anything about expecting the game to be changed because of him anyway?
BDFG June 19, 2011 11:58 am
Edmund June 19, 2011 6:51 pm
The NFL are only now getting a clear idea about how collisions (even low speed impacts) are effecting brain function in ex-players down the line.
These impacts can lead to depression at least and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's at worst.
Rugby lags behind other sports in this respect partly because it has only been a pro sport since '95. This and the fact that the players are so much bigger, thanks to improvements in nutrition and sports science, suggests that this type of problem will increase in frequency.
Anonymous June 19, 2011 10:34 pm
lol, thats not the collisions doing that....they were already like that...
Anonymous June 20, 2011 12:49 pm
ElTigre ( this is for you), this is an excellent website and I really enjoy the comments section, some people place excellent well thought out and well worded comments whether you agree or disagree is your business but please dont put up such stupid comments and compound them with an excuse that you did so because your boyfriend didnt @*&k you
We really dont need your sort on this website
El Tigre June 22, 2011 8:05 am
El Tigre June 25, 2011 9:52 pm
Quade Cooper is a dick though and I love him.
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