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Sources at the moment are like racing tips during the spring carnival ---- Scott Pendlebury

What 2019 ladder would have looked like if each qtr had ended at 16.5 minutes with overtime 15-7 GEEL 15-7 BRIS 15-7 RICH 14-8 WCE 13-9 GWS 13-9 COLL 13-9 SYD 12-10 HAW 12-10 PORT 12-10 NTH 11-11 WBD 10-12 ADEL 9-13 ESS 9-13 CARL 8-14 FREM 7-15 STK 6-16 MELB 4-18 GCS Via https://twitter.com/sirswampthing

Teams for Thursday night have been announced but no decision on whether the game will be going ahead. AFL phone hook up with CEOs pushed back to start at 6.30. ----- Michael Gleeson

25 hours out from the first bounce and Carlton still haven’t been officially told they are playing. Favours the ‘it’s on unless you here otherwise’ narrative. ----- Tom Morris

Does this mean another delay? AFL has another planned teleconference with CEOs tonight. ---- Daniel Cherny

Insiders indicating footy is still on. Nothing official yet. Still waiting ---- Mark Stevens

Actually surprised the decision hasn't been leaked yet unless it hasn't actually been made yet.

Not AFL related but a case for not playing during COVID-19 Dozens warned to 'remain vigilant' as Sydney rugby player tests positive for COVID-19, having shown symptoms the day after a match. Teammates, opponents and officials face 14 days of self-isolation and a nervous wait for themselves and their families after a Sydney University rugby player returned a positive test for COVID-19. The Sydney Morning Herald reports the player took part in the Australian Club Championship on Saturday. The player began showing symptoms on Sunday.

Hawthorn has told long-time VFL partner Box Hill that none of their players will appear in the state league this season owing to the coronavirus crisis: Hawthorn withdraws players from the VFL, reducing Box Hill Hawks to stand-alone team

A terribly difficult decision for the commission. There is club and player support. Assuming the health aspect is ticked off. They’re most likely weighing up iffy optics on playing, compared to international sports, against the devestating financial effects of a break ---- Tom Browne

Clubs ✔️, Players ✔️, Broadcasters ✔️, Gil ✔️, AFL Commission ??? Hard to see Gillon not getting his way at this stage... All 18 clubs urge AFL to push ahead with Round 1 as announcement looms

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Blake Acres Hamstring 5-7 weeks James Aish Calf Test Michael Frederick Hamstring Test Stefan Giro Knee 12 weeks Joel Hamling Ankle 8-10 weeks Liam Henry Knee Test Stephen Hill Quad TBC Jesse Hogan Mental health Indefinite David Mundy Leg 1 week Alex Pearce Ankle 2 weeks Luke Ryan Back Test Sam Switkowski Back TBC Nathan Wilson Toe 2 weeks Hayden Young Quad Test Updated: Tuesday, March 17 Early prognosis The Dockers have fast-tracked their expected returns for David Mundy, Alex Pearce and Nathan Wilson just a week after estimating they won't be available until round four or five. They are being conservative with Stefan Giro, however, after the midfielder spent time with the main training group. The Dockers confirmed on Tuesday Hayden Young had experienced quad tightness, resulting in his training load being managed. James Aish and Luke Ryan need to pass fitness tests after being withdrawn from the second Marsh Community Series match. - Nathan Schmook

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Matt Flynn Knee TBC Xavier O'Halloran Ankle 2-3 weeks Tommy Sheridan Calf 2-3 weeks Zac Sproule Knee 3-5 weeks Tim Taranto Shoulder 4-5 months Callan Ward Knee 3-5 weeks Zac Williams Achilles Test Updated: Tuesday, March 17 Early prognosis All eyes will be on star defender Williams ahead of the Geelong clash, after he missed the Marsh Community Series. He's been training and should be fit to play, the Giants will just need to decide if he needs some more work on the track to make sure he's ready for full games at match intensity. - Adam Curley