I was thinking like a foam filled (for lightness) terry rowelling cloth covered for sweat absortion)moulded for head just tied on like a life-savers cap, or similar.
And yes you youngsters, cricket really was played without helmets, not so long ago.
Helmets/Head protection...
Helmets/Head protection...
As on 'older' person I can remember when cricket was played without helmets, people got hurt and hit fairly regulary until hemets were introduced. I`m thinking helmets (not necessarily 'helmets' as such,) BUT DEFFINATELY HEAD PROTECTION, there should be lightweight sweat-absorbing materials that can be used, mainly for the temples and back of the head. Of course they would be in team colours. (I reckon it`s a pure fluke (with the pace of the game and the ammount of collisions it hasn`t happened yet) thank god. But with all the concussion related issues that is happening (including men being driven to suicide) we must protect the head at all costs.
I was thinking like a foam filled (for lightness) terry rowelling cloth covered for sweat absortion)moulded for head just tied on like a life-savers cap, or similar.
And yes you youngsters, cricket really was played without helmets, not so long ago.
I was thinking like a foam filled (for lightness) terry rowelling cloth covered for sweat absortion)moulded for head just tied on like a life-savers cap, or similar.
And yes you youngsters, cricket really was played without helmets, not so long ago.
Re: Helmets/Head protection...
Love what you said mate,but it triggered early day memories of Helmets,courtesy of 1 Tony Greig,at Gloucester Park.desmondo wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:22 pm As on 'older' person I can remember when cricket was played without helmets, people got hurt and hit fairly regulary until hemets were introduced. I`m thinking helmets (not necessarily 'helmets' as such,) BUT DEFFINATELY HEAD PROTECTION, there should be lightweight sweat-absorbing materials that can be used, mainly for the temples and back of the head. Of course they would be in team colours. (I reckon it`s a pure fluke (with the pace of the game and the ammount of collisions it hasn`t happened yet) thank god. But with all the concussion related issues that is happening (including men being driven to suicide) we must protect the head at all costs.
I was thinking like a foam filled (for lightness) terry rowelling cloth covered for sweat absortion)moulded for head just tied on like a life-savers cap, or similar.
And yes you youngsters, cricket really was played without helmets, not so long ago.
I think we all know the rest,with Rodney Marsh's gem of a one liner!
Re: Helmets/Head protection...
I agree Des, there needs to be investment in head protection for AFL. All this bullshit talk about “but the science doesn’t back it up” reluctance to introduce such a thing, needs to stop.
Of course it will make a difference ffs. Even if it makes a small percentage of a difference, it is worth it.
Combine that with a proper re-think of holding the ball interpretations - blowing the whistle a lot quicker, will prevent a tackle progressing to a slinging, dragging down, or driving down action.
If they are serious about head trauma, these changes are absolutely necessary.
50 f****** years ago cricket introduced helmets. Think about that for a minute…
Of course it will make a difference ffs. Even if it makes a small percentage of a difference, it is worth it.
Combine that with a proper re-think of holding the ball interpretations - blowing the whistle a lot quicker, will prevent a tackle progressing to a slinging, dragging down, or driving down action.
If they are serious about head trauma, these changes are absolutely necessary.
50 f****** years ago cricket introduced helmets. Think about that for a minute…
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