Pickett & Spargo Break COVID Restrictions

[DubDee 24,440]

Screw it, bring in O Mac and play son of Smith fwd

blues have some tall fwds 

[DubDee 24,440]

3 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

no contact outside your approved bubble. Every players living environment has been approved.

Not sure if they are even allowed out for food shopping

Would be tough on young red blooded men. I hope their visit to their ‘friend’ was enjoyable 

[Cards13 9,117]

1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

Its a strange thing when AFL players have to keep stricter rules than the rest of society. I just picked up daughter from her train trip home, we then went to the IGA to stock up for tonight's game, joining several other people who were doing the same... all legal I believe!

Unfortunately you’re not a multimillion $$$ industry/game (lol) supporting thousands of people ww.

[Engorged Onion 10,137]

whats the context behind the breach?

apologies, just saw it.

Edited June 12, 2020 by Engorged Onion

[Pates 9,625]

1 minute ago, Roger Mellie said:

If you loose an emergency player, aren't you allowed to replace them with another?

I thought the team lists were relatively flexible until about 24hrs out from the match. Given the unusual year we’re having maybe we could ask for flexibility to make change particularly as it’s 2 players from the squad. 

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

Guys, he’s played one senior game. There are 21 other players out there, if we can’t beat the blues without him, we’re in for a tough year.

They lost Silvagni too, it’s about the same impact. 2 goals a game.

[JTR 2,842]

9 news said visiting friends

Spargo - 2 weeks

Pickett - 1 week

Edited June 12, 2020 by JTR
Weeks

[picket fence 16,698]

Both Gone FMD as iterated Spargo No Loss but Pickett is!

[Cards13 9,117]

5 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

whats the context behind the breach?

apologies, just saw it.

Their “mates” came up on an app, were hot, they swiped right (is that correct?) so they decided to go for a visit.....

(not factual at all)

Edited June 12, 2020 by Cards13

[John Demonic 5,525]

"Do you want the good news or the bad news first dear?

Bad news.

Kozi has been  suspended for a week

And the good?

So has Spargo

 

..

 

I'm guessing someone made this gag already, but I CBF reading 4 pages of dramas.

[Dee Zephyr 19,173]

Nibbler anyone ?

[Maybe next year 170]

7 minutes ago, JTR said:

9 news said visiting friends

Spargo - 2 weeks

Pickett - 1 week

I’m not complaining but why would Spargo get 2. What was the difference?
 

[waynewussell 4,873]

9 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Unfortunately you’re not a multimillion $$$ industry/game (lol) supporting thousands of people ww.

So you're saying multimillion dollar industries are somehow more important than me when it comes to making laws to protect the citizens from Covid 19!

[Maybe next year 170]

2 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Nibbler anyone ?

Yes for me. Not skilful but gives his all and has great endurance

[Cards13 9,117]

1 minute ago, waynewussell said:

So you're saying multimillion dollar industries are somehow more important than me when it comes to making laws to protect the citizens from Covid 19!

Sorry to burst the bubble but it does appear so.... 

“we have to open the economy and stop this welfare system”. 

[Beetle 4,539]

5 minutes ago, Maybe next year said:

I’m not complaining but why would Spargo get 2. What was the difference?
 

Spargo went to his mates, then left to go to the servo for a packet of durries and went back again.

[Nasher 33,607]

Disappointing to lose Kozzie in particular, but other than that it’s a bit nothing to see here. Two young men screwed up, cause the club and AFL a bit of minor embarrassment, get a minor sanction. On with life.

[JTR 2,842]

Statement on MFC site says both caught an uber to unessential gathering. No mention why the difference in suspension length. Both are allowed to play in scratch match

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/704946

[spirit of norm smith 15,250]

Breach??? 
16 Crows players all breached the rules as well as the coaches. Their excuse? None, “we got it wrong”.  And their punishment?? Be more careful next time.  It’s ridiculous 

[grazman 7,295]

The club self-reported.  I wonder what the AFL penalty will be for those that don't self-report?  Footballers being footballers I can see a lot more breaches coming up for all clubs.

[Watts the matter 1,235]

I don't really get how they can play in the practice match? What is the actual reason for the suspension? It would make sense if it was the risk of exposing someone else and they were now isolating but this seems pretty stupid.

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,380]

I would assume the difference would relate to their respective ages and level of experience in a professional football environment.

Spargo is entering his third year in the AFL- absolutely no excuse for being so blaze about the rules.

Pickett can at least point to the stupidity of youth and inexperience.

[Diamond_Jim 12,360]

11 minutes ago, Watts the matter said:

I don't really get how they can play in the practice match? What is the actual reason for the suspension? It would make sense if it was the risk of exposing someone else and they were now isolating but this seems pretty stupid.

The practice matches unlike VFL are unsanctioned... you can't be reported etc etc

[John Demonic 5,525]

39 minutes ago, Beetle said:

Spargo went to his mates, then left to go to the servo for a packet of durries and went back again.

Aside from covid issues, I hope the fags were just curiosity or temporary lapse. I bought a pack for the first time in 5 years last night after too many beers. Had a few predictably digusting puffs and then through the packet in the bin. Bloody waste of money.

Spargo being a regular smoker might explain why he doesn't have the energy to kick it 30m!

Edited June 12, 2020 by John Demonic

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,380]

5 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

Aside from covid issues, I hope the fags were just curiosity or temporary lapse. I bought a pack for the first time in 5 years last night after too many beers. Had a few predictably digusting puffs and then through the packet in the bin. Bloody waste of money.

Spargo being a regular smoker might explain why he doesn't have the energy to kick it 30m!

Smoking is now solely the domain of the super-wealthy.