Suns keep an eye on concussion symptoms
GOLD Coast have no concerns over Kade Kolodjashnij’s continued career in AFL despite the Suns defender still battling concussion symptoms.
Kolodjashnij’s prolonged fight with the effects of concussion have stifled what was a promising start to his career.
The Tasmanian is working his way back to the AFL after getting some positive news from the specialist in Melbourne last week after discovering some of the issues were to do with his neck.
Kolodjashnij, 22, missed the last 10 games last year after suffering multiple head knocks and blurred vision while the impact of a tackle while playing against the Northern Territory on May 19 was enough for more symptoms to arise.
Suns coach Stuart Dew said Kolodjashnij, who trained without problem yesterday, was being closely monitored.
“Ultimately we will be guided by the experts,” Dew said.
“Our doctor and the specialist that Kade has seen a few times are monitoring him every day. He is progressing.”
Suns football manager Jon Haines said things were starting to look positive for the halfback who was one of Gold Coast’s most reliable players in his first two seasons at the club from 2014 to 2015.
“Kade had some specialist advice last week down in Melbourne which was really helpful which identified some issues more so to do with his neck than the actual concussion itself,” Haines said.
“That’s giving Kade and the medical team some really good direction on the way forward.”