Netball Australia has recently urged the removal of a Melbourne Vixens player from the court following a severe head collision. The incident occurred during a match between the Vixens and the Adelaide Thunderbirds on Saturday, May 4th.
The player in question, Vixens defender Jo Weston, collided with Thunderbirds attacker Sasha Glasgow in the third quarter of the match. After the collision, Weston was seen lying motionless on the court for several minutes before being taken off by medical staff.
Netball Australia has since released a statement expressing their concern for Weston’s health and safety. They have urged that she be removed from the court immediately and that she be given the necessary medical attention.
The statement also noted that Netball Australia is committed to ensuring the safety of all players and that they will continue to monitor the situation closely. They have also called for further investigation into the incident to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
This incident serves as a reminder of how dangerous netball can be and how important it is to take safety precautions seriously. Netball Australia is taking the necessary steps to ensure that all players are safe and that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
It is unclear at this time when Weston will be able to return to the court, but Netball Australia is hopeful that she will make a full recovery soon.
