Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients.
DISCLAIMER:
All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physician and do not rely on the author's advice.
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
From AFL to WAFL and Concussion with Former AFL Player Tom Ledger
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Tom had an outstanding junior career, winning state championships for Western Australia and multiple league best and fairest awards. He was drafted to St Kilda in 2010, spending three seasons at the club and playing with Sandringham in the VFL.
He later returned to WA, becoming a key player for Claremont over eight seasons in the WAFL.
Off the field, Tom completed a law degree and now works as a Special Counsel at Pragma Lawyers in Perth.
01:30 - Journey into Sports and Experiences of the AFL Draft
04:50 – Process Once Drafted
06:30 – Experience of Being In ‘AFL System’ and First Game
08:12 – Comparison of AFL to State Level
10:28 – Head Injury Assessment and Experiences
12:50 – Confounding Factors of Playing Through Injuries
14:40 – Attitude Now Towards Concussion Now
15:55 – Changes in Playing Style
17:47 – Perception Changed on Concussion?
19:50 - Favourite Memories of Career
21:50 – Transition from AFL to Everyday Life
23:00 – Where to Find Tom
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