Darby Henderson a late withdrawal on eve of concussion return
Lara star Darby Henderson will not return from concussion against Colac after the midfielder opted to play it safe and pull out on the eve of the clash.
The former Williamstown player was named in the Lara side on Thursday night and completed contact training at the Cats' two sessions this week.
Henderson made the decision on Saturday to pull out despite being ticked off and passing through the community football concussion protocols.
The club is hopeful he will return next week.
The ball-magnet suffered the concussion after a bump from St Albans player Bailey Coutts which was cleared by an independent investigator this week.
The 25-year-old amicably parted ways with Williamstown at the beginning of the year due to a string of concussion issues.
Henderson told this masthead last month he had suffered an estimated five to 10 concussions across his playing career but had been cleared to play by a neurosurgeon at the beginning of 2024.
The ball-magnet has starred in the Geelong league this season, regularly eclipsing the 40-disposal mark this season.
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