Five subs (4 Viewers)

better days said:

Tbh most players would welcome 5 subs
Almost all contracts include appearance fees that are only payable if they make it onto the pitch
Being on the bench doesn't count if they don't get on
One of the factors in increased substitutions is the need to protect players from themselves by soldiering on with head injuries
We all know that until recently it was seen as a badge of honour to carry on like the Black Knight in Monty Python

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SBAndy said:

Different scenario for me. I’m all for allowing a fourth ‘concussion sub’ in certain circumstances, but I’d expect a concussion assessment to be carried out in the moment. Think it’s dangerous that things like this could happen when a team has used all 3 subs and the concussed player is all but forced to carry on.

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lordy_87 said:

I have heard about this concussion sub idea but I don't understand it. Why would an extra sub be warranted for a concussion, but not for a broken leg, ACL, or any other serious injury?

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SBAndy said:

Different scenario for me. I’m all for allowing a fourth ‘concussion sub’ in certain circumstances, but I’d expect a concussion assessment to be carried out in the moment. Think it’s dangerous that things like this could happen when a team has used all 3 subs and the concussed player is all but forced to carry on.

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Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:

I agree with the principle (it seems similar to the rules rugby have) but what would happen if the assessment came back they couldn't carry on? Would that replacement player then have to go off and put the team a man down? If so wouldn't the team just make the assessment last ages so the replacement could stay on? If not you've effectively allowed an extra sub and technically you could replace an entire team by faking a clash of heads and claiming the need to assess for concussion.

Or would you put a time limit on how long before the replacement had to go off (say 5 mins) and say no concussion subs in last 10 mins?

And if it's just for concussion wouldn't people argue for other injuries like muscle problems as they could force themselves to continue and make it a lot worse, be out for ages and do long term damage to their career because the damage will leave the muscle more susceptible to re-injury?

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