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My personal opinion (and I know this is one many people will disagree with), is that is a fairly sensible attitude. I think it makes a difference as to whether you treat polo as a hobby or a sport. Clearly for some people it is a hobby, and I can totally understand people like Oz saying they don't want to play it, if this is the way it will turn out, but for the top end it is a sport, and in sport people want to win, which sometimes means it's the best idea to wear protection.
That doesn't mean you can't have the polo equivalent of a football kickabout in the park without wearing shinpads, as long as everyone is aware of the level it's played at. At beginners/casuals I don't wear a helmet most of the time.
I'm not saying it should be a free for all, and I think a high sticking rule should be enforced, it's not something to be encouraged, but accidents and wild shots will happen, and someone getting a sin-bin, or being ejected from a game isn't going to give me my sight back if I get blinded, so I'm going to wear a face cage.
Make rules to discourage dangerous play, but at the end of the day you are responsible for your own safety.
Jono, I'm always amazed that you (and Ryan, Cam and others) as players at the top of your sport, don't wear face cages (or even helmets when you don't have to). I understand it's your choice, but is it worth the risk?