The Unseen Toll of Elite Athletics: Corey Jensen's Tragic Example The sudden announcement by Brisbane Broncos prop Corey Jensen that he is retiring from professional rugby league due to ongoing health issues has left fans and pundits grappling for answers.
Jensen's struggles with a pulmonary embolism, which forced him out of competition just seven rounds into the season, raise uncomfortable questions about the culture of overtraining and neglect that pervades many professional sports leagues.
The National Rugby League (NRL), like its equivalents around the world, has been criticized for its handling of player welfare issues in recent years.