JON Magrin does not believe that he is susceptible to head injuries, despite twice having his matches ended this season by concussion.
The 22-year-old Bradford Bulls prop was knocked out only five minutes into the match at London Broncos in March, and went off after a clash of heads earlier this month at home to Sheffield Eagles.
However, Maltese-born Magrin, who is expected to return at Odsal tomorrow against former club Broncos, said: "I am not prone to concussion but the Bulls have been very careful to make sure that that was not the case.
"The incidents were just coincidences and are an occupational hazard.
"You are going to get some bumps and scrapes as it is a contact sport, and for me it comes with the territory.
"It hasn't fazed me but there is a stringent protocol to observe before I am allowed to return to play.
"You have to go through it even if the coach wants you to play.
"There are specific steps, and I will have to pass a cognitive test about reaction time and things like that if I want to play against Broncos."
The 42-12 defeat at Broncos was hurtful in more ways than one for Magrin, who said: "I came through the Academy there and learnt my trade there, and it is a club that is close to my heart."
However, there are no split loyalties from the 6ft 1in forward, who says: "It will be nice to see some familiar faces at the weekend but I want to beat them up a bit and do well for Bradford!
"It was disappointing for me in London as I missed most of the game with concussion, but it not a bigger game because it is London.
"It is another game that we want to win, and I am competitive in every game."
Magrin, who made 60 appearances for Broncos in three seasons (2014-16), is certainly appreciating the influx of forwards at the Bulls.
He said: "We have the lads from Leeds coming in and the dual-reg lads from Widnes have bolstered our squad a bit too and given us more confidence and the chance to rotate if we get injured.
"That has been one of the problems, with players going down injured and having no-one to replace them.
"It is nice to have some rotation in the pack, have a breather and share the workload.
"Obviously, we have a young pack so to have others around to bolster it is good.
"I cannot play a whole game myself yet, so it is important to learn.
"I have played a few more games than the younger lads, so it is important to step it up this year.
"I am more experienced than some of them, but some of the young lads like Liam Kirk have played virtually every game.
"It is a positive thing for the club after what we have been through and it is important for the Academy lads who have come through, like Matthew Storton."
However, Magrin, who can also play loose forward, knows the importance of a victory after shipping 178 points in four straight defeats.
He said: "It is important to put in a big performance as we have leaked too many points recently, and the boys are down in confidence and it is important to rebuild it.
"Everyone has stepped up but we must continue to do that if we are not to get relegated.
"Now we are raring to go. We have ripped into it in training this week and everyone is focused on getting that win."
A physically and mentally recharged Magrin added: "We are always more confident at home.
"The mood in training has been good this week and I am positive that we can get a result.
"The lads were a bit down but, after some motivational speeches by the club's coaches, the lads are ready to go and we are looking forward to playing."
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