Raiders ironman Ryan Sutton believes the NRL must refine its fledgling 18th man policy to further strengthen the league's approach to dealing with concussion. The new rule, introduced before the start of round five earlier this month, requires NRL coaches to add an 18th man to their team. The 18th man can be called upon should three players on his side fail a head injury assessment. Coaches are also allowed to introduce their 18th man if one of their players is ruled out for the game due to foul play, but only when the perpetrator is sin-binned or sent off. No team has had to activate their 18th man in the two rounds since the rule was introduced.
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Topic: NRL 18th man rule needs review - Sutton
