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30 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Don't want to start a new thread, but have just heard from a source that one of our players is in quarantine....

If that were true, he would be currently being tested, and it would be huge news. I know for sure McClure or Morris would be desperate to name names the way they did with the Freo player.

 
1 minute ago, AshleyH30 said:

If that were true, he would be currently being tested, and it would be huge news. I know for sure McClure or Morris would be desperate to name names the way they did with the Freo player.

Yes, massive interest indeed! Maybe it'll come out soon.

The person heard from the player's partner, who they work with. I'm just just the messenger!

1 minute ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Yes, massive interest indeed! Maybe it'll come out soon.

The person heard from the player's partner, who they work with. I'm just just the messenger!

Could be gastro

 

 
11 minutes ago, Robbie57 said:

I think we need to be careful about this sort of information but quarantine implies has the virus (which is unlikely) whilst a lot of people are self isolating if they have any flu or cold like symptoms. No doubt any player with a cough or sniffle will be asked to stay away from the group for now. 

Possibly that, R57 and agree we need to be careful around misinformation. Just passing on literally what I heard.

I won't name the player so as not to scuttlebutt.

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    3 hours ago, Dante said:

     

    Imagine if there was an outbreak of Man-flue?

     

     

     

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    2 hours ago, daisycutter said:

    just bought a large fireproof combination steel safe

    now i can sleep at night knowing my bog rolls are safe and secure

    The Local supermarket is currently sans toilet tissue dc !

    A ridiculous situation as this corona virus thing would never be granted permission to enter the bucolic surrounds of Romsey 

     

    Its done...expect AFL to play round 1 behind closed doors as with other major events like conferences etc, Government telling all codes this behind closed doors at the moment so expect announcements closer to the dates as they don't want people to panic! 

     

     

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    2 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    The Local supermarket is currently sans toilet tissue dc !

    A ridiculous situation as this corona virus thing would never be granted permission to enter the bucolic surrounds of Romsey 

    with the exception of my stash, uncle, all the bog rolls within 15km of box hill are already winging their way to china along with baby formula milk.  supermarkets here have been empty for over a week now. i have to take a baseball bat now whenever i go to the supermarket. what has happened to glorious burwood?


    8 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    with the exception of my stash, uncle, all the bog rolls within 15km of box hill are already winging their way to china along with baby formula milk.  supermarkets here have been empty for over a week now. i have to take a baseball bat now whenever i go to the supermarket. what has happened to glorious burwood?

    We may  need a nostalgic return to the days of yore dc when a torn up newspaper had to suffice for those  specific ablutions.

    Off course good old Henry V111 had a more innovative solution   He employed a Royal ..... err .... wiper to do the job

    2 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    We may  need a nostalgic return to the days of yore dc when a torn up newspaper had to suffice for those  specific ablutions.

    Off course good old Henry V111 had a more innovative solution   He employed a Royal ..... err .... wiper to do the job

    what else would you have a maid for?

    36 minutes ago, Dee Watcher said:

    Its done...expect AFL to play round 1 behind closed doors as with other major events like conferences etc, Government telling all codes this behind closed doors at the moment so expect announcements closer to the dates as they don't want people to panic! 

     

     

    Wait, so the government is telling sporting codes to play behind closed doors, but the announcement won't be until next week? That doesn't add up as they're still selling tickets to those matches. The first indication of possible closures would be the halting of ticket sales. If it came out that the AFL knew they were to have no one in the stands, and continued to sell tickets before they announced it, they could have a big lawsuit on their hands if they didn't reimburse people.

    Also, if it is true, the only reason the government is waiting is because of the GP this week. It's the same reason they waited until all GP staff from Italy were here before banning people from Italy.

    Don't get me wrong, I think it will happen, but I think it is still a few weeks away.

    24 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Fair point dc but she has been taking little pride in her work of late. 

    Wiping your ample rear would definitely be above her pay scale


    3 hours ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

    Don't want to start a new thread, but have just heard from a source that one of our players is in quarantine....

    Hopefully it's Fritsch. He'll kick 15 goals round 1 - no WC defender will go near him. 

    47 minutes ago, AshleyH30 said:

    Wait, so the government is telling sporting codes to play behind closed doors, but the announcement won't be until next week? That doesn't add up as they're still selling tickets to those matches. The first indication of possible closures would be the halting of ticket sales. If it came out that the AFL knew they were to have no one in the stands, and continued to sell tickets before they announced it, they could have a big lawsuit on their hands if they didn't reimburse people.

    Also, if it is true, the only reason the government is waiting is because of the GP this week. It's the same reason they waited until all GP staff from Italy were here before banning people from Italy.

    Don't get me wrong, I think it will happen, but I think it is still a few weeks away.

    The don't want panic to happen as they don't want chaos to happen!

    You'll get refunded in full so don't stress re tickets but its a done deal but the government are trying to not have society breakdown  at this stage. 

    The NBA season seems to be doing fine with all games open to fans.  They have a hundred games a week too.

    Gil mclachlan needs to ignore the hysteria and get on with things as normal.

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    2 minutes ago, JakovichScissorKick said:

    The NBA season seems to be doing fine with all games open to fans.  They have a hundred games a week too.

    Gil mclachlan needs to ignore the hysteria and get on with things as normal.

    "The NBA recently informed all 30 teams it may become necessary to play games in arenas without fans as a means of preventing the virus’ spread, and there’s a growing concern around the league that the plan will actually be enacted."

    NBA schedules meeting on coronavirus

     

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    Just now, Lord Nev said:

    "The NBA recently informed all 30 teams it may become necessary to play games in arenas without fans as a means of preventing the virus’ spread, and there’s a growing concern around the league that the plan will actually be enacted."

    NBA schedules meeting on coronavirus

     

    Bloody yanks


    5 hours ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

    Don't want to start a new thread, but have just heard from a source that one of our players is in quarantine....

    Its probably just,  a normal  'Fever'.

    No sense jumping to conclusions.?

    1 hour ago, AshleyH30 said:

    Wait, so the government is telling sporting codes to play behind closed doors, but the announcement won't be until next week? That doesn't add up as they're still selling tickets to those matches. The first indication of possible closures would be the halting of ticket sales. If it came out that the AFL knew they were to have no one in the stands, and continued to sell tickets before they announced it, they could have a big lawsuit on their hands if they didn't reimburse people.

    Yes,  but the F1 grand Prix is going ahead this Sunday.

    7 hours ago, Jaded said:

    I reckon the worst part about this virus is being put in lockdown if you have small children. 
     

    Forget stocking up on toilet paper, I’m going to go stock up on copious amounts of wine. 

    I’m dreading it!!! Almost 2 yr old and 4.5yr old... and i’m off the booze.... ppffttt

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    5 minutes ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:

    Its probably just,  a normal  'Fever'.

    No sense jumping to conclusions.?

    Haha! Isn't that what you just did?

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    5 hours ago, daisycutter said:

    just bought a large fireproof combination steel safe

    now i can sleep at night knowing my bog rolls are safe and secure

    I didn't realise you could buy a safe as big as a coffin,  'dc'.

     


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