LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Former Wallaby Peter FitzSimons has delivered a fierce riposte to James Graham's scathing remarks, as the ongoing feud between the two sports icons continues to make waves in the rugby league world.
The saga took a new turn when Graham, a Bulldogs legend, labelled FitzSimons a "parasite" for his public call for Roosters star James Tedesco to consider retirement after suffering his 10th concussion.
In a no-holds-barred segment on his podcast, Graham took aim at the outspoken columnist, questioning his right to pressure a player like Tedesco into hanging up his boots.
This fiery exchange marks the latest installment in a longstanding debate between the pair over the issue of concussions in the NRL and the contentious topic of premature retirement for players with a history of head injuries.
Unwilling to back down from his crusade for player safety, FitzSimons fired back at Graham's criticism, standing firm on his belief that the issue of concussions in sport should not be underestimated.
In a column for the Sydney Morning Herald, FitzSimons made it clear that he remains steadfast in his advocacy for implementing measures to protect athletes in the long term, regardless of the backlash he may face from detractors.