'Little decisions could change your future': Tapine weighs in on head injury debate

'Little decisions could change your future': Tapine weighs in on head injury debate

The Canberra Times

Pose this scenario to Canberra Raiders prop Joe Tapine: there are 10 minutes left in a grand final, and you get pulled off the field by an independent doctor for a head injury assessment.

"A grand final would be freaking pretty tough to take, especially when you feel like you haven't really been knocked," Tapine said.

Imagine the fireworks from players, coaches and fans alike if the player in question was cleared of a concussion, but his team fell short of lifting the bronze trophy depicting those two iconic rugby league gladiators.

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