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Can't see it working.  Surely once a player is confirmed with the virus, at the very least some of his teammates/coaches will have to self-isolate.  Unless that number is very low a good proportion of the team will be off for 2 weeks. And maybe opponents from a recent match, or your team's players who encountered an infected opponent previously).   I expect such a mini-draft would quickly end up a maxi draft to provide enough players. 

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    42 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Any suggestions on who we should target?

    A 'coronavirus mini-draft'? The AFL is reportedly considering the option, as it could help clubs cover any players that contract the virus. FULL STORY >> AFL ponders radical mini-draft to help clubs cover any players that contract coronavirus

     

    32 minutes ago, sue said:

    Can't see it working.  Surely once a player is confirmed with the virus, at the very least some of his teammates/coaches will have to self-isolate.  Unless that number is very low a good proportion of the team will be off for 2 weeks. And maybe opponents from a recent match, or your team's players who encountered an infected opponent previously).   I expect such a mini-draft would quickly end up a maxi draft to provide enough players. 

    Don't tell me we are moving back towards a Reserves competition, in a way.?

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    I’d take Black Plague with pick 3. If Spanish flu lasts until pick 21 you’ll be getting that for sure. 

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    1 hour ago, sue said:

    Can't see it working.  Surely once a player is confirmed with the virus, at the very least some of his teammates/coaches will have to self-isolate.  Unless that number is very low a good proportion of the team will be off for 2 weeks. And maybe opponents from a recent match, or your team's players who encountered an infected opponent previously).   I expect such a mini-draft would quickly end up a maxi draft to provide enough players. 

    Agreed.  It would likely compromise the integrity of the competition too much IMHO.  Better to postpone games/rounds and consolidate the season into a 17 game every team plays off once type of scenario, which in a way would be kind of [censored] for us, since we supposedly have an easier draw due to our low finish last season.  Damn MFC luck.

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    What did they do during the Second World War?

    Some Clubs missed out due to ground unavailability and personnel.

    Has any one ever questioned the 1941-45 flags as not authentic?

    Quite frankly the 2006  ( and possibly the 92 and 94 flags ) of the Eagles might be challenged due to drug issues and even the Cats 07 and 09 with Dank around.

    This is a real life experience and to try and equalise etc. is being  too precious.Treat the Covid-19 as an injury and Clubs accept the consequences. Points would be awarded for lack of a team Numbers availability.

    Play on and the Bombers survived in 2016 and with AFL financial help The 18 teams can be resumed in 2021 when the Pandemic has disappeared.

    in the meantime if we win the flag I would not care one iota if no Pies Eagles Tigers Dons or Hawks we're not involved or compromised due to the circumstances.

     

     

     

     

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    6 hours ago, Demonland said:

    Any suggestions on who we should target?

    A 'coronavirus mini-draft'? The AFL is reportedly considering the option, as it could help clubs cover any players that contract the virus. FULL STORY >> AFL ponders radical mini-draft to help clubs cover any players that contract coronavirus

    How do you schedule this to suit hurt teams.?

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    10 hours ago, JakovichScissorKick said:

    Well done to the AFL for being proactive and getting a little creative.

     

    The AFL are professional creatives.....have been for years.
    It’s why the game we have now is nothing alike to what we grew up with. 

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    Does Corona draft taste like Carlton draft?  I usually prefer a bottle. 
     

    and is that draft or draught?

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    6 hours ago, monoccular said:

    Does Corona draft taste like Carlton draft?  I usually prefer a bottle. 
     

    and is that draft or draught?

    or Drought, Mono.?

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    It makes more sense to me that the draft would be more about providing a large enough list to deal with playing a game every 4 days from rounds 2-6, than covering for those with the virus itself.

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    Well, the one area we really need cover in is the ruck.  If Gawn gets sick we're stuffed, so I'd be looking at bringing in a backup just in case.  I'm sure there are a couple of ex-AFL rucks floating around who could nullify the contest and give our mids an even chance. 

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    Another kick in the nuts to every struggling local team out there by an organisation that cares for nothing but itself.

    Take the best players out of these teams mid season and leave to them to fend for themselves.

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    If this draft proceeds, I'd suggest looking at Billy Stretch and Jay Kennedy-Harris, if they've maintained their interest and fitness levels. The 50 player lists essentially means more depth and they are the epitome of depth players. 

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