NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the independent doctor in the bunker is here to stay, insisting the game has it right when it comes to identifying possible on-field concussions.
Debate has raged following Kalyn Ponga’s removal from the field in Newcastle’s 20-12 loss to the Warriors on Friday night with the game on the line, after he slid into Addin Fonua-Blake’s hips. Ponga said he was fine and did not need to be checked.
