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Just read that Daniel Venables from West Coast will sit the season out with concussion

West Coast will be without Daniel Venables for the entire 2020 season.

Venables is suffering from ongoing concussion symptoms and will be placed on the the club's long-term injury list.

The 21-year-old is still feeling the effects of a head knock he sustained in Round 9 last year that ruled him out for the remainder of 2019.

“We have recently consulted a specialist in Melbourne after a comprehensive rehabilitation period,” GM of Football Craig Vozzo told westcoasteagles.com.au.

“Unfortunately, after much consideration and following the medical advice, we have decided that the best course is for Dan to have the season off and not play this year.

“It is a decision that has not been taken lightly. Dan has put a lot of energy into getting himself ready to play as quickly as possible. It’s been frustrating for him, more particularly, and obviously the club.

“He has thrown everything into the best rehab preparation in readiness for the season, but he’s still symptomatic at the moment.

"Given the type of injury this is - being the head injury - the best course of action following the specialist’s advice is to have time out of the game.”

Venables was a member of West Coast’s premiership side in 2018 and has played a total of 21 games.

He comes out of contract at the end of the season.
I guess years ago he might have had a week off at best and been back playing, symptoms or not, and opened himself up for repeat concussions and potential further damage. At least everyone is much more aware of the dangers now. Hopefully he recovers and can get back out there.