Liam Fulton's latest concussion, versus the Knights last Sunday, has the league world questioning the second rower's long term future in the game. Fulton suffered a fourth concussion of the season as a result of stray elbow from Knights forward David Fa'alogo. Fulton failed to train with Wests Tigers on Tuesday and therefore was not considered for selection by coach Mick Potter.
At this stage Fulton is only set to miss this weeks clash with South Sydney, however the Tigers also have a bye in Round 15 which means Fulton will get two weeks worth of rest. That though could be taken out of his hands with his long term future set to come under scrutiny. Some have suggested Fulton should perhaps take an enforced long term lay off, possibly as long as the rest of the season.
Wests' CEO Grant Mayer admits a longer lay off is a possibility as the club looks to the best interests of Fulton's health, saying "We’re committed to ensuring he has the best treatment possible and if he was to suffer another similar injury he may have to look at an extended period on the sideline.”
Beyond though, more serious questions loom. With Sports such as the NRL now taking more seriously the effects of head trauma injuries, there are concerns that Fulton's long term future may be decided by doctors. It is now sadly a case of 'watch this space'.
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