'Like getting hit by Mike Tyson': Roosters star Victor Radley urged to 'take a month off' after latest concussion
Victor Radley won't be available for the Roosters this weekend - but one league great believes he should be out for the next month after his latest head knock.
The 26-year-old was taken from the field during the side's horror round one loss to the Broncos after colliding with teammate James Tedesco.
He was immediately ruled out after displaying category one symptoms.
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Radley has a history of concussions, with last Thursday's incident at least the sixth time the England international had failed a head injury assessment in the past four seasons.
Victor Radley clashes heads with teammate James Tedesco. Getty
While he could be available to return after the mandatory 11-day stand-down period, Willie Mason has urged both Radley and the club to consider a longer break.
"I feel for Victor - I hope he's alright," Mason said on Levels.
"That was a heavy hit. He should miss more than one week. That's why I'm against this HIA shit, I don't care - that was like getting hit by Mike Tyson.
"It's getting bad, I want Victor to really think. I don't think a week's enough, he should take a month off. He's a future club captain - he would only be 26 or 27.
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"I just don't think a week is enough. You've got to take it out of these players' hands, he is too tough. Someone should be able to come over the top of the Roosters and say to Victor 'you're out for a minimum four weeks'.
"If you get hit like that in boxing, it's six weeks to 12 weeks."
Victor Radley leaves the field against the Broncos. Getty
Radley has previously been given a break due to head knocks by the Roosters, who have led the way across the NRL in dealing with concussion issues.
Club legends Jake Friend and Boyd Cordner both retired early after advice from doctors, while Luke Keary was also carefully monitored by the Tricolours during his career.
After a first-up loss against Brisbane, life won't get any easier for Trent Robinson's men in round two when they take on reigning premiers Penrith on Friday night.
