If I remember and understand correctly he can't be cleared until around midday today or so.
I think there is a 6 stage process you need to pass through, each stage has to be passed and next can't be done until 24 hours after previous is passed so...
Saturday @ 11am EST game started, so he got concussed a little after that
Sunday can pass stage 1
Monday can pass stage 2
Tuesday can pass stage 3
Wednesday can pass stage 4
Thursday can pass stage 5
Friday can pass stage 6 and be cleared
I think that's how it goes. Each stage has different requirements and allows player to increase workload and type of training they are able to do.
The suggestion this far out that Goodwin may not play probably indicates he had some failures
Pretty close, bit of extra detail to throw in
Stage 1 is after 24 to 48 hrs rest initially.
1. Symptom-limited activity – daily activities that do not provoke or worsen symptoms;
2. Light Aerobic Exercise – for example, walking, exercise bike with heart rate less than ~70% max (no resistance/weight training);
3. Sport Specific Exercise – for example, running drills without risk of head contact;
4. Non-contact training and start resistance (weight) training;
5. Full contact training – ONLY after medical clearance by a doctor using NRL Head Injury Recognition and Referral Form– coaching staff should assess tackling and other skills for correct technique;
6. Return to play/games.
Each stage should be a minimum of 24 hours’ duration.
Like you said, if they fail one they need to wait 24hrs to go again. So if you're playing 5 days after a game you're unlikely to play. And if you fail one you're cutting it close.
