Broken Bones & Bold Moves

Life comes at you fast — this week Parker shares his broken collarbone story and why one freak accident can derail a whole season. Plus, the San Diego Seals officially part ways with Austin Staats, and we break down what's next for the former #1 overall pick. In this episode: Personal Update: How a simple trip and fall led to a broken collarbone and missing the Seattle tournament — a reminder that injuries don't always happen on the floor Austin Staats Released: The Seals are officially done with the troubled star. We break down the history, the pattern, and what the future might hold for one of the most talented players in the NLL Rules Controversy: The Brett Dobson penalty situation in Georgia vs Buffalo — did the refs get it wrong? The league says yes. NLL Standings: Halifax leads the pack at 1-0 after allowing just 2 goals. Buffalo, San Diego, Saskatchewan, and Colorado also sitting pretty. Rookie of the Year Watch: Owen Hiltz, CJ Kirst, Noah Manning, Nolan Byrne, and more — this class has serious potential Game Predictions: All six matchups for next weekend including the Halifax vs Buffalo showdown Gear Review — ECD Hero 3.0 Mesh: Repel+ coating, Innegra core weave, 27% lighter, made in the USA. Rating: 9/10 Store Reminder: Last week for Christmas orders at CreaseMonsters.com! Christmas Break: One more episode next week, then we're off until January! Click here to watch a video of this episode. If you're a player, a fan, or just love lacrosse talk, hit that follow button so you don't miss what's next. Who's winning Rookie of the Year this season? Does Austin Staats deserve another chance? Let me know on Instagram or YouTube @CreaseMonsters — I'd love to hear your thoughts! 🔥 Keep your ground balls dirty, your goals clean, and remember: every pro was once a beginner who never quit.