Sadly concussions  a regular occurrence in professional sport and conversation regularly sparks about how significant concussions are for the brain.

There are significant talks calling for a ban on contact in children’s sport to prevent children getting concussions at such an early age.

Michael Thompson spoke to Dr Alan Pearce Research Manager at Australian Sports Bank about the issue this morning.

“Not even being able to go out and play local footy with your mates because one more hit could be catastrophic,” Dr Pearce said.

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