Coronavirus: AFL & MFC

[Demonland 72,225]

 AFL to make a decision on Round 1 tomorrow. Just doesn’t have enough info on whether to go ahead. Will put out a statement confirming that within the hour

[binman 43,056]

40 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I like the out of the box thinking @binman but training is not just kicking some balls around an oval. What about rehab, weights, medicals, match debriefs, team meetings, dieticians etc etc etc for ALL the teams?

Of course.

But all hotels have  large meetings spaces, conference rooms and smaller meeting rooms. And of course proper kitchens and no doubt medical facilities.

All of the hotels have their own gyms. Probabaly not up to the standard nneed but AAMI park, Punt road and the g all have gyms etc. Gyms in the CBD will likely be closed so each club could could hire their own gym 24-7 (and cut a goo deal as gyms will otherwise likely close).

You could also use marvel for training and it has any number of meetings spaces, i assume a gym and entertainment areas if it was felt that was useful.

For us it would be no different (apart from living in a hotel of course), train at Goshs and do weights etc at AAMI. Completely clean the place and the next team gets their turn. repat at Punt road, the G, AAMI park and Marvel

As i noted the 1200 people i have suggested be involved include all 800 odd players, coaching staff, medicos and staff like dietitians etc etc. All admin and FD staff could video conference as required.

Doable

[Demonland 72,225]

 

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

Is there an App that can transfer a punch,  down the line to his phone.?  Surly in this day and age. ?

[Lucifers Hero 39,915]

3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

If the season goes ahead, it seems the two most likely scenarios are the top team in each conference (North and Freo) play the GF this weekend.  Or, The top two teams of each conference play the top two of the other conference and the winners play in a GF next week.  Sadly, we lost second spot by losing to Carlton so we won't feature.

[Demonland 72,225]

MEMBERS of the Melbourne Football Club have rallied around the Club in the wake of the news that crowds won’t be allowed into games for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19.

In an impressive display of unity and loyalty, over 100 people purchased Melbourne memberships on Monday, generating over $10,000 of revenue for the Demons.

[Demonland 72,225]

 

[Cards13 9,117]

3 hours ago, Skuit said:

A similar thought crossed my mind re. some sort of conference system - now would be the perfect time to roll out any such sinister intentions, as it would certainly help with inter-club containment. Let Adelaide and Port bash each other silly for the next six weeks in an endless series of derbies, and if one of those teams falls foul we can all maybe watch West Coast and Freo keep going at it.   

And then the massive Q clash!!! Who the hell do we get?! Nooorrrfff. Aints?
 

In all seriousness this is the door cracked ajar for the AFL to “massage” the comp even further their way. Glad another sane person on here is hearing me.

[Cards13 9,117]

3 hours ago, JakovichScissorKick said:

Whats the point of shortened quarters lol

Either you play or you dont

What’s the point of old people lol

You live or you die

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,850]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

But aside from the above minor questions, it’s pretty much business as usual heading into the season.

[Engorged Onion 10,216]

Longest pre-season ever... 

[Gunna’s 2,104]

4 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I believe it's to allow shorter breaks between games should it be necessary to "cram" more games into a smaller timeframe. It's consistent with the other idea which I've seen media claim is a done deal although I haven't seen anything official, that allows or requires clubs to extend their lists to 50 players.

I am surprised at the amount of cynicism in this thread. We are in very unusual times and the various measures being announced or talked about all deserve consideration. Some might be good ideas and others not so much, but at least the AFL is trying to keep the competition going. I know some (like SWYL) think it's crazy to play a contact sport. The alternative view is that society needs to be entertained at a time like this, and AFL games, albeit with no crowds, is one way of doing that.

There’s a difference between consideration and enacting. 
 

Shorter quarters doesn’t make sense....until we start playing multiple games a week. 
 

Teams have trained to be stronger and fitter to outlast against their opponents. We should have been training for speed instead of endurance now.  

[Demonland 72,225]

 

[Demonland 72,225]

On the eve of a season that may or may not start this week, the AFL players have pushed back against a league request for a 20 per cent pay cut >>>> AFL players baulk at 20 per cent pay cuts

[JakovichScissorKick 771]

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

MEMBERS of the Melbourne Football Club have rallied around the Club in the wake of the news that crowds won’t be allowed into games for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19.

In an impressive display of unity and loyalty, over 100 people purchased Melbourne memberships on Monday, generating over $10,000 of revenue for the Demons.

Bloody awesome.

If I had more cash Id buy one for @dazzledavey36

[dazzledavey36 54,955]

2 minutes ago, JakovichScissorKick said:

Bloody awesome.

If I had more cash Id buy one for @dazzledavey36

Thanks brother

[Jimcor2 125]

Slightly off topic but I just wanted to say that I live in Lucca in Italy and that, from our experience, the most important thing to do is to stop the spread of the virus....by whatever means necessary. 

We have been in significant lockdown for almost two weeks and the rate of infection will continue for at least a couple more weeks.  There are no sports events taking place, we are permitted to leave our house for three reasons only; shopping, to go to work, or for health-related reasons.  No shops other than supermarkets, food shops or pharmacies are permitted to open.  No bars or restaurants...and you know how Italians love their coffee!  Walking outside is only permitted for one of the above three reasons e.g. to go shopping.  All shops restrict entry to enforce a minimum one meter distance between shoppers - maybe 50 people in the supermarket at a time.

The reason for these measures is because this virus is a beast and spreads amazingly quickly.  If the spread not slowed hospitals and doctors will be overwhelmed because it often impacts on the lungs and the demand for intensive care exceeds the ability to provide it.  Inevitably, it will hit Australia similarly so I urge you to start the 'social distancing' required.  Italians are not known for their rules-following behaviour but I can tell you that they are certainly taking this seriously.  Good luck!

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

9 minutes ago, Jimcor2 said:

Lucca

Is Lucca truly filthy,  'Jc2'  .?  ?

 

Keep safe  ' Jc2' .

Edited March 17, 2020 by MyFavouriteMartian

[Beetle 4,660]

6 hours ago, JakovichScissorKick said:

Whats the point of shortened quarters lol

Either you play or you dont

It’s been scientifically proven the virus can not be transmitted after the 25 minute mark or each quarter.

[Dame Gaga 2,453]

The Chief Medical Officer is recommending social distancing even now. The government is still looking at what measures will need to be taken to combat this evolving crisis. What will happen when they enforce social distancing and order everyone to stay home? 

There is no social distance in contact sport. The season will have to be cancelled, won't it?

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

8 hours ago, Demonland said:

Taking the game to the World ?

Taylor Walker thinks the AFL has the perfect opportunity to take our game to the world

Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has boldly suggested AFL games be streamed to the US in the absence of major American sport due to the coronavirus.

?

He’s a thinker.

And a visionary.

 

[Jimcor2 125]

1 hour ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:

Is Lucca truly filthy,  'Jc2'  .?  ?

 

Keep safe  ' Jc2' .

In fact, remarkably clean.  No tourists (hence no 'lucre') and very little dog-walking.  A group of fellow expat Australians & English have been going to watch the local soccer team (La Lucchese 1905) but those games were all suspended a few weeks ago.  I have been watching the footy via Watch AFL and the discount I get with the MFC membership so I am used to remote supporting.  The town is sooooooooooooo quiet.

[Jimcor2 125]

55 minutes ago, Dame Gaga said:

The Chief Medical Officer is recommending social distancing even now. The government is still looking at what measures will need to be taken to combat this evolving crisis. What will happen when they enforce social distancing and order everyone to stay home? 

There is no social distance in contact sport. The season will have to be cancelled, won't it?

If Italy is a guide, Yes.  Self-isolation is probably going to impact sooner or later on the players and staff.  And we were looking so good!

[John Demonic 5,806]

1 hour ago, Ron Burgundy said:

He’s a thinker.

And a visionary.

 

Didnt he say and im paraphrasing "He's not doing it for family reasons, he's in it for the money" about Lever? Now look at his motivations for playing and nonchalance about spread of infection.

Someone tweet that to him!

Edited March 17, 2020 by John Demonic

[Diamond_Jim 12,592]

59 minutes ago, Jimcor2 said:

In fact, remarkably clean.  No tourists (hence no 'lucre') and very little dog-walking.  A group of fellow expat Australians & English have been going to watch the local soccer team (La Lucchese 1905) but those games were all suspended a few weeks ago.  I have been watching the footy via Watch AFL and the discount I get with the MFC membership so I am used to remote supporting.  The town is sooooooooooooo quiet.

The walls designed by Da Vinci are worth the visit alone.

Spent two weeks there a couple of years ago in an apartment.

A very special place.

Stay safe... and yes very clean.. the first time I had ever seen ladies driving the garbage trucks !!!