Country footy player finds new sport after suffering eight concussions
- Angus Pitman had a promising football career ahead of him, but after eight concussions on the country footy field by the age of 16, he was forced to leave behind the game he loved.
- It was a devastating blow after playing several matches with the SA National Football League's (SANFL) West Adelaide development squad and having his heart set on footy.
- "I still made the effort to come out and run water at the local games [after my concussions], because it's where all your mates are and where all the community is," he said.
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- Angus Pitman had a promising football career ahead of him, but after eight concussions on the country footy field by the age of 16, he was forced to leave behind the game he loved.
- It was a devastating blow after playing several matches with the SA National Football League's (SANFL) West Adelaide development squad and having his heart set on footy.
- "I still made the effort to come out and run water at the local games [after my concussions], because it's where all your mates are and where all the community is," he said.
Sources: ABC Australia