COVID Breaches by Clubs Could Derail Season

[John Demonic 4,794]

1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

It’s on a knives edge. The reason that Vic and NSW and now QLD are in covid outbreaks is because of individuals not following the right processes. 
 

The seriousness of the situation means these breaches must incur $$$ but also more serious club penalties like points.  Clubs don’t worry about $5,000 or $10,000.  They worry about loss of 2 points or 4 points. That would make the discussion more serious.  

Additionally, the beauty salon attendee should have her hair shaved off, the SeaWorld grandparents should be thrown in the killer whale enclosure and the wives of the north players should be forced to keep attending their partners matches for the rest of the year.

Edited July 30, 2020 by John Demonic

[Bitter but optimistic 21,232]

One positive test in the hub and it’s all over for 2020

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 3,925]

All a big Holiday for these overpaid footballers

[Cards13 9,117]

I know we're not the Yanks but here's how bad it could get if you don't try to keep it under control. MLB have not gone into a "bubble or hub". 18 players and staff who all travelled and played together tested positive. 4 players tested positive and still played a game.. 

 

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29558973/source-another-marlins-player-tests-positive

[jnrmac 18,940]

11 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

There was reference in the Guardian to this issue today.

Apparently Gil has read the riot act to the WAGS.

Something also about wanting to bring a puppy from Melbourne.

Sooner this season ends the better for everyone

PS Fining a club for the actions of a player's partner.... wow that's challenging on so many levels

 

I agree it is..... But..... they have agreed to go into the Hub and abide by the rules.

If they didn't want to hey could have stayed at home.

 

[trout 385]

40 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

We’d need to build a lot more jails.

It could be part of the governments job creator program.

[Diamond_Jim 11,720]

21 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

I agree it is..... But..... they have agreed to go into the Hub and abide by the rules.

If they didn't want to hey could have stayed at home.

 

Has the potential to divide clubs as players naturally defend partners and family.

Not saying you are not right..but

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 5,793]

1 hour ago, dees189227 said:

i still can't believe a player asked permission for a puppy to join the hub. 

How soft can you be.

[dees189227 10,747]

But the thing is these families would be told every day what's acceptable. The grandparents should have known better and the qld government would have no hesitation in pulling the plug on this. 

[Lucifers Hero 36,991]

AFL WILL HAVE ‘NO ALTERNATIVE’ BUT TO GIVE GF TO QUEENSLAND.

The figurative odds of Queensland hosting the 2020 AFL Grand Final have seemingly shortened, with the league reportedly putting in “logistical plans” to host this year’s showpiece game in the northern state.

With the MCG increasingly unlikely to be able to host this year’s game due to a coronavirus spike in Melbourne, 7 News Perth’s Ryan Daniels reported the AFL had made accommodation and venue bookings until the end of October.

Daniels reported on 7 News Perth that Western Australia had “not been included in any such plans” around accommodation and bookings, suggesting: “Optus Stadium now appears certain to miss out hosting Australian sport’s marquee event.”

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Also in that article:  — North Melbourne’s alleged breach concerns a group of partners that attended a football game. 

Questions that must be asked:  How did they get from Hub to venue?  Who let them into the venue?  The relevant players must have known; they should be be suspended. 

[rjay 23,884]

3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

This country really needs to etsablish a new indictable offence called "criminal stupidity".

Stupidity is the 'New Black'...

It seems to be becoming fashionable.

[Pennant St Dee 11,250]

3 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

We’d need to build a lot more jails.

I've always liked the idea of the $50.00 on the spot fine for being a [censored]

[rjay 23,884]

47 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

AFL WILL HAVE ‘NO ALTERNATIVE’ BUT TO GIVE GF TO QUEENSLAND.

The figurative odds of Queensland hosting the 2020 AFL Grand Final have seemingly shortened, with the league reportedly putting in “logistical plans” to host this year’s showpiece game in the northern state.

With the MCG increasingly unlikely to be able to host this year’s game due to a coronavirus spike in Melbourne, 7 News Perth’s Ryan Daniels reported the AFL had made accommodation and venue bookings until the end of October.

Daniels reported on 7 News Perth that Western Australia had “not been included in any such plans” around accommodation and bookings, suggesting: “Optus Stadium now appears certain to miss out hosting Australian sport’s marquee event.”

updates-covid19-protocol-breach-gold-coast-richmond-carlton-grand-final

 

Also in that article:  — North Melbourne’s alleged breach concerns a group of partners that attended a football game. 

Questions that must be asked:  How did they get from Hub to venue?  Who let them into the venue?  The relevant players must have known; they should be be suspended. 

Wth the virus now kicking up again in QLD...we will be lucky to get to a GF.

 

[ChaserJ 3,961]

1 hour ago, dees189227 said:

But the thing is these families would be told every day what's acceptable. The grandparents should have known better and the qld government would have no hesitation in pulling the plug on this. 

Also, AFL is paying for grandparents to be included in the hubs?!

[Diamond_Jim 11,720]

I'm in the anywhere but Queensland camp.

Couldn't stand the TV crossing to Auntie Anna etc

FWIW my vote is for the Alice with an exclusively indigenous crowd.In this difficult year it might just send the right message.

[gs77 3,287]

1 minute ago, ChaserJ said:

Also, AFL is paying for grandparents to be included in the hubs?!

I read that as the grandparents were outside the hub (may live locally - who knows), and babysat the kids at seaworld - the issue is with the kids mingling with the public outside then returning to the hub.

[Dr. Gonzo 22,412]

4 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

It’s on a knives edge. The reason that Vic and NSW and now QLD are in covid outbreaks is because of individuals not following the right processes. 
 

The seriousness of the situation means these breaches must incur $$$ but also more serious club penalties like points.  Clubs don’t worry about $5,000 or $10,000.  They worry about loss of 2 points or 4 points. That would make the discussion more serious.  

The people who infringed should be sent back to Melbourne.

[Cards13 9,117]

23 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

The people who infringed should be sent back to Melbourne.

After doing the walk of shame!! Shame..... shame.... shame... 

[KLV 1,626]

43 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

The people who infringed should be sent back to Melbourne.

Exactly

[Dr. Gonzo 22,412]

1 hour ago, ChaserJ said:

Also, AFL is paying for grandparents to be included in the hubs?!

Grandparents live in Qld

[spirit of norm smith 12,885]

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

The people who infringed should be sent back to Melbourne.

Agree. That’s another good idea 

[cantstandyasam 700]

4 hours ago, dees189227 said:

i still can't believe a player asked permission for a puppy to join the hub. 

Sounds suss, got to be a Bulldog player

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,392]

4 hours ago, dees189227 said:

i still can't believe a player asked permission for a puppy to join the hub. 

On the contrary. The important point is that the player asked for permission rather than just tried to bring it in without permission. Nothing wrong with that. If only someone had thought to ask for permission for their children to visit a theme park with their grandparents.

[Pates 9,536]

4 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

I'm in the anywhere but Queensland camp.

Couldn't stand the TV crossing to Auntie Anna etc

FWIW my vote is for the Alice with an exclusively indigenous crowd.In this difficult year it might just send the right message.

Bizarre as it might be to see it could end up being the most incredible end to weird season, if it's the only chance for crowds then I'd 100% go for it. 

Why are WA and SA being rules out for GF host duties? I know WA in particular haven't really come to the party to help but a GF at Adelaide oval would be something to see.

[faultydet 7,593]

4 hours ago, rjay said:

Wth the virus now kicking up again in QLD...we will be lucky to get to a GF.

 

Airlie Beach has an AFL oval.

Send it up here. I promise to stay home until the Grand Final.