The NRL has restructured its medical department, resulting in the NRL expanding the role and expertise that is available to the sport through its medical advisory panel.

The former Penrith Panthers rehabilitation coordinator Craig Catterick has been appointed the new medical operations manager and will liaise between the clubs and the medical advisory panel.

The panel will provide additional expertise across the game including in the area of concussion, a major concern for the league.

Craig joins The Continuous Call Team to share the challenges the role will bring.

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