Shark Reece Williams has blood clot on the brain

Rugbyleaguelive.com | 06/08/09 | 0

The NRL career of Sharks utility Reece Williams is up in the air, following the revelation he's recovering from a blood clot on the brain after being forced from the field in Sunday's 30-0 loss to Parramatta.

Williams is currently confined to darkened hospital room, suffering from severe headaches and struggling with speech as a result of what looked to be a routine hit-up 11 minutes into the match against the Eels.

The Cronulla utility struggled to get back to his feet and was assisted from the field, and did not pay any further part in the game.

"I've looked at the video on numerous occasions to explain this and there appears to be nothing untoward," Sharks doctor Dave Givney told News Limited.

"We just hope there's no ill-effects to his long-term future.

"I've never seen a concussion like this one. Playing footy again is the least of his worries right now.

Williams is expected to be able to resume his NRL career, but he may have played his last game this season.

"His health is more important to the club than him coming back in the short term," Sharks coach Ricky Stuart told News Limited.

"We're all very worried about Reece.

Williams was taken to Sutherland Hospital, where an MRI scan revealed the bruising on his brain.

"He had significant symptoms after the game," Givney said.

"He underwent the MRI and it showed he is suffering from bruising on the brain. He has post-concussion syndrome - he is feeling pretty lousy.

Williams played only two matches last season after injuring his knee.

I've never seen a concussion like this one. Playing footy again is the least of his worries right now. Dave Givney, Sharks doctor