Concussion breach notices: Titans, Dragons, Knights cop huge fines
THREE clubs have been hit with fines totalling $350,000 as the NRL launches a major clampdown on alleged breaches of concussion protocols.
ST George Illawarra, Newcastle and Gold Coast face fines totalling $350,000 as the NRL launches a major clampdown on alleged breaches of concussion protocols.
The Dragons were slugged with a $100,000 fine after Josh Dugan appeared to cop a head knock in Sunday’s win over Cronulla but was allowed to play on.
The Knights were slugged for the same amount after Brendan Elliot stayed on after copping a swinging arm from Hymel Hunt while the Titans are facing a $150,000 sanction over the treament of Kane Elgey, Joe Greenwood and Ryan Simpkins.
“These are, by far, the heaviest fines ever proposed by the game for concussion breaches,” NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said.
“That is how seriously we take it.
“The clubs involved have the opportunity to respond to the breach notices, and we will consider those responses, but our message is clear … we are not going to allow player safety to be put at risk through breaches of the concussion rules.”
The clubs have five business days to respond to the breach notices.
Originally published as Concussion breach notices: Titans, Dragons, Knights cop huge fines
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