Kalyn Ponga discussion

[MontyBrogan]

I'm not convinced it'll make as much difference as everyone else seems to.

I think that depends on Kayln, and how seriously he devotes himself physically to a full healthy offseason.

It might not make a difference, but if it doesn't, that's not a good sign for us or him.

I think not playing in the WC is going to be huge for Dan, for example. But if KP takes the extra training opportunity to spend more time in the bathroom with Kurt Mann... well, the benefit is likely limited

 

[Grandpa Joe]

I'm not convinced it'll make as much difference as everyone else seems to.

How wouldn't an extended break away from even contact training not be good for recovering from concussion?

 

[HarVeeGee13]

How wouldn't an extended break away from even contact training not be good for recovering from concussion?

He's already having that break. There is a protocol in place. If more than 6 weeks break would have been helpful, that's what would have been prescribed. Feel free to correct me but I'm pretty sure no one on here is a doctor.

 

[cowboyman]

Might be having that break away from contact sport but getting on the gear isn’t exactly the best rehab for the brain

 

[KnightsUnite]

He's already having that break. There is a protocol in place. If more than 6 weeks break would have been helpful, that's what would have been prescribed. Feel free to correct me but I'm pretty sure no one on here is a doctor.

Had about 2 year break from playing league IMO

 

[KnightsUnite]

Might be having that break away from contact sport but getting on the gear isn’t exactly the best rehab for the brain

Maybe Kurt was giving him brain!

 

[MontyBrogan]

He's already having that break. There is a protocol in place. If more than 6 weeks break would have been helpful, that's what would have been prescribed. Feel free to correct me but I'm pretty sure no one on here is a doctor.

I'm not a doctor, but it isn't about the concussion.

He can either spend the full offseason with the team and training at the team facilities; or he can travel to England, train a bit, play a bit, and when he gets back he has to (by virtue of the NRLPA's agreement with the league) take an additional period off away from the team.

As a Knights fan, for those reasons I hope he doesn't play. If I was just making a team selection around what's best for Australia, he's definitely my 14.

 

[HarVeeGee13]

Honestly if anything, the more our players spend time away from AOB, the better off they'll be I reckon. Can they all get picked for the world cup?

 

[MullosLefttoRight]

Honestly if anything, the more our players spend time away from AOB, the better off they'll be I reckon. Can they all get picked for the world cup?

Agreed, I want as many of our players playing in the World Cup as possible. Get them out of this struggling environment and give them the chance to experience new systems/structures and get exposed to International level competition and the challenges of that arena.

 

[jamesgould]

Agreed, I want as many of our players playing in the World Cup as possible. Get them out of this struggling environment and give them the chance to experience new systems/structures and get exposed to International level competition and the challenges of that arena.

Think I'm happy either way, definitely benefits to either option. Being around all those top players and having a couple of games against less competitive nations is probably a great way to ease back into playing.

 

[Owey]

No sanction for KP or Mann after toiletgate apparently

 

[mudmarn]

No sanction for KP or Mann after toiletgate apparently

Only by NRL at this stage. Thats fair enough. But the club surely has to put a line in the sand. Ponga is not a leader in anyway shape or form at this stage.

 

[Lefty]

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that no action will be taken against Ponga and Mann.

Ponga, Mann escape punishment over toilet-gate

Kalyn Ponga and Kurt Mann have escaped sanction over their toilet cubicle incident.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Wagyu Patty]

Rightly so, they did nothing wrong

 

[Mister Levy]

Ponga should be punished with 1000 hours goal kicking practice.

 

[Owey]

Times have changed...

 

[sherpa]

Ponga should be punished with 1000 hours goal kicking practice.

isn't he playing for us for the next three years under AOB

 

[nunnsy]

Ponga has made himself un available for the world cup wants to focus on pre-season at the knights.

 

[Frank McWilliams]

Just read that myself, that is a positive for us

 

[frankLauda]

In the current environment for the club and himself, good decision. Shows he cares.

But it's a bit of a bummer the knights and KP weren't in a better position it would be good for him and club to again improve his skills and take some more lessons from experienced and successful players back to his own team mates.