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Dr Alan Pearce comments on Senate Committee report into Concussion & Head Trauma in contact sports – Sportzfan Radio #490

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding, Coutta, Dan Butterly and Paul Dalligan talk with special guest, Neurophysiologist Dr Alan Pearce about the recent release of the Senate committee’s report into Concussion and Repeated Head Trauma in Contact Sports. They also looked at the results of the recent Boston University study that discovered 41% of young athlete’s (under 30) brains on autopsy had signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

Paul Dalligan reviewed NRL finals week 1 and put his prediction of how the NRL ladder would look like at the end of the season under the microscope.

Dan Butterly previewed both the NFL and College football seasons and gave his long range predictions on who would playoff in the Super Bowl and College Championship game.

The Gelding had some race tips for this afternoon’s Sale and Casterton meetings.

Our 4 red hot tips for Feehan Stakes day at Moonee Valley on 9 September 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay

It was a day of near misses for the Professor and the Gelding last week at Caulfield but, as they say, ‘That’s Racing!’ The duo are looking to improve on their recent form at Moonee Valley today where the track is currently rated a surprising Good 4 (after all the rain over the last two days) and the rail is in the True position for the entire circuit.

Moonee Valley

Professor’s tips

Race 7 Horse 11 – Future History (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 9 Horse 11 – Globe (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 6 Horse 1 – Charm Stone

Race 8 Horse 1 – Giga Kick

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 1 – Giga Kick into Newcastle Knights to beat Canberra Raiders (NRL) into South Africa to beat Scotland (Rugby World Cup 2023).

Join the Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding, Coutta, Paul Dalligan and Dan Butterly on Sportzfan Radio‘s You Tube channel from 12.00pm AEST tomorrow. Special Guest Professor Alan Pearce who will be talking about the Senate inquiry’s findings into concussion and repeated head trauma.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Women’s World Cup, Matildas, NRLW round 5, NRL round 25 & more – Sportzfan Radio #489

The Professor, Mark Fiorenti and Paul Dalligan talk Women’s World Cup, review the Matildas trip to the semi-finals, look at the surprise packets of the tournament, discuss whether the tournament has been a success and preview tonight’s final between Spain and England. Mark Fiorenti previews the Premier League season predicting who will finish in the top 4 and bottom 3 and talks about Ange Postecoglou’s start at Spurs. Paul Dalligan reviews round 5 of the NRLW and round 25 of the NRL.

4 red hot tips for Caulfield races on 19 August 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay

The Professor and the Gelding had a reasonable day at Moonee Valley last week with two winners and the successful Professor’s Parlay. They’ll be looking to improve on that today at Caulfield where the track is currently rated a Good 4 but could be downgraded if there is rain during the meeting. The rail is out 9 metres for the entire circuit.

Caulfield

Professor’s tips

Race 1 Horse 2 – First Mate (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 2 Horse 1 – Life Lessons (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 3 Horse 10 – Va Via

Race 8 Horse 2 – Cylinder

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 2 – Zaaki (Randwick) into Penrith Panthers to beat Gold Coast Titans (NRL) into Melbourne Storm to beat St George Illawarra (NRL).

Join the Professor and the panel of Paul Dalligan and Mark Fiorenti tomorrow on the Sportzfan Radio YouTube channel. We’ll look at the Matildas performance in the Women’s World Cup and make predictions on the winner of the cup and the player of the tournament. Mark will give his predictions for this season’s Premier League and Paul will review round 25 of the NRL and round 5 of the NRLW.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Dr Alan Pearce discusses CTE & concussion – Sportzfan Radio #486

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding and Paul Dalligan speak with special guest, Dr Alan Pearce, Neurophysiologist about CTE & concussion and the diagnosis of the first female athlete with CTE. Paul Dalligan previews State of Origin 3 and looks at round 19 of the NRL season. The Gelding comments on Johnny Bairstow’s unusual dismissal in the second Ashes test and says the third test is delicately poised prior to the fourth day’s play with Australia needing quick wickets to put the pressure on England.

Four red hotties for Sandown races on 27 May 2023 and the Professor’s Parlay

After a quiet weekend on the punt last week, the Professor and the Gelding are looking to storm back today at Sandown Hillside course. The track is rated a Soft 6 with the rail in the true position for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tip each way!!

Sandown Hillside

Professor’s tips

Race 7 Horse 8 – Prowling (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 9 Horse 1 – Pinstriped (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 5 Horse 3 – Euphoric

Race 6 Horse 7 – Katsu

Professor’s Parlay

Race 6 Horse 7 – Katsu into Collingwood to beat North Melbourne (AFL) into Essendon to beat West Coast Eagles (AFL).

The Professor and the panel of the Gelding, the Judge and Paul Dalligan will be talking sport tomorrow on the Sportzfan Radio YouTube channel from 12.00pm AEST.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Our 4 best bets for Flemington races on 13 May 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay

The Professor’s Parlay has been very, very successful saluting 7 times over the last 10 weeks giving a 70% strike rate. At Flemington today, the Professor puts that record on the line and he can hopefully come through for punters. The track is currently rated a Soft 5 with the rail in the True position.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way.

Flemington

Professor’s tips

Race 5 Horse 2 – Lethal Thoughts (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 9 Horse 9 – Midtown Boss (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 6 Horse 4 – D’Jumbuck

Race 7 Horse 10 – White Marlin

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 8 – Giga Kick (Doomben races) into South Sydney Rabbitohs to beat Wests/Tigers (NRL) into Melbourne to beat Hawthorn (AFL).

A special Mother’s Day edition of Sportzfan Radio tomorrow when the Professor and Paul Dalligan will talk NRL and review round 11 results. You can catch the show on our YouTube channel.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Link between concussion in sport & CTE explained by Professor Michael Buckland, Sportzfan Radio #482

Special guest, Professor Michael Buckland, Head of Neuropathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the founder and Director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank talks about the effects of concussion on the brain and the link to CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). Amongst other things he said it’s not just the number of concussions sustained that is relevant but the number of years of contact sport played that is also pertinent to developing CTE. Therefore, it’s important to try and delay the age at which a child has first exposure to full contact sport. For further details about CTE go to brainbank.org.au

Paul Dalligan and the panel reviewed round 9 of the NRL season and discussed the announcement of the NRLW season opener between Gold Coast Titans and North Queensland Cowboys on 22 July 2023.

The panel also returned to the vexed discussion of the new stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart being funded jointly by the Federal Government (about 38% of total cost, the Tasmanian State Government (59%) and to a much lesser extent by the AFL (2.3%).

Gillon McLachlan – the AFL is in an ‘incredible’ position…really?, NRL round 2, why aren’t more women broadcasting AFLW matches? & more – Sportzfan Radio #479

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding and Paul Dalligan query whether the AFL really is in an ‘incredible’ position. Paul Dalligan reviews round 2 of the NRL season, the Judge queries why there aren’t more women commentating on AFLW matches, the Gelding looks at the fourth test in India and also gives his best bets for today’s Echuca and Stony Creek race meetings.