Concussion subs protocol

Question 1

When does an additional permanent concussion sub occur?

Answer 1

When a player with suspected/confirmed concussion is subbed and doesn’t take any further part in the match
It doesn’t count as a ‘normal’ sub

Question 2

How many concussion subs does a team have? How does it work?

Answer 2

1

A concussion sub can be made regardless of how many normal subs have been used

The concussion sub can be a player who has previously been subbed at any time

The opposing team has the option to use an additional substitute for any reason when a team uses a concussion sub

Question 3

When can a concussion sub be used?

Answer 3

• immediately after a concussion occurs/ is suspected
• after an on or off field assessment
• at any time, including when a player has been assessed and returned to the FOP

Question 4

How do you record a concussion sub?

Answer 4

Use a sub card of a different colour

Question 5

Can a concussion sub come back to take part in any part of the game (inc. penalties)?

Answer 5

No - send for medical assessment

Question 6

What happens if a team makes a normal sub at the same time as a concussion sub?

Answer 6

It counts as a normal sub

Question 7

Can the referee decide on whether a player counts for concussion sub?

Answer 7

No