Opinion

Out cold: it might be time for mandatory stand-downs in the NRL

By Laurie Daley
Updated June 17 2021 - 6:18pm, first published 4:00pm
A tearful Boyd Cordner announced his retirement on Monday due to the effects of concussion. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images
A tearful Boyd Cordner announced his retirement on Monday due to the effects of concussion. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images

There is no bigger issue in rugby league right now than concussion, and I think the time has come for a serious discussion around mandatory stand-downs for head knock victims in our game.

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