08-13-2024, 08:39 AM
(08-13-2024, 08:35 AM)PaulP link Wrote:Maybe, but I'd still like a clear read on the interactions between the various stakeholders in these situations. What if the player declares they are tip top, smashes all the fitness tests etc., what then ? Do they still get held back ? How does one distinguish between a "niggle" and a genuine injury, when the player appears to be moving freely and without pain ? I can't imagine these issues are just black and white.
When you are a game and a half clear in second place.....you bring them back through the VFL.....half a game at a time if you need too.
No reason to do anything other than that.