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Anger over NRL's concussion measures not stopping the league taking extra care over head knocks

Before the current system, players were allowed to shake off a concussion this severe and get back onto the field. (Getty Images: Bradley Kanaris)

It did not even take one full weekend of NRL football for the latest major controversy to bubble up, and things have not calmed down in the weeks since.

This time around, it is head knocks, concussions and independent doctors, with the NRL showing its commitment to protecting against head and brain injuries by implementing a mandatory 11-day break for any concussed player.

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