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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Like the F1, no point cancelling if everything else is still running. We need a total lock down to stop the virus spreading.
    From the govt. The AFEL should’ve made a decisive decision well before now. Like major sports administrators all over the world.

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    It’s just so clear that the AFL knows they shouldn’t play this week but so desperately want to, which is pretty much how I’m feeling about it as well.

    It’s an agonising slow burn with an obvious conclusion; I get it but please give it up already.
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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Days View Post
    It’s just so clear that the AFL knows they shouldn’t play this week but so desperately want to, which is pretty much how I’m feeling about it as well.

    It’s an agonising slow burn with an obvious conclusion; I get it but please give it up already.
    I think the financial position of the AFL and many of the clubs is so precarious that they genuinely fear that any delays/cancelled season will put them to the wall.
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Kevin Durant has tested positive for coronavirus.
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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    My sister teaches English in Turkey, and last week the Government shut down all schools, today flights are banned from 20 countries, cafes, Theatres all retail is closed down except supermarkets and Chemists. There are only 47 recorded cases and no deaths, but Turkey is getting on the front foot. Meanwhile we are still half arsed in this country as we are scared of the economic impact and no concern for health and well being first.

    For starters, just imagine the train and trams in the morning jam packed - I am glad I work from home. My wife walks to work.
    Turkey also has 3.5 million refugees sitting in border camps in close proximity with one another - if the virus spreads there it would be a disaster.
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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by comrade View Post
    I think the financial position of the AFL and many of the clubs is so precarious that they genuinely fear that any delays/cancelled season will put them to the wall.
    Lions are $10m in debt and just posted their first profit for 12 years. They are facing a $5m hit just from playing with no crowds as they get a lot of gate revenue.

    Edit - the AFL are rumoured to be sitting on a $110m 'future fund' for times of crisis. They're well placed to cover one year of an interrupted season. If it stretches into next year things could get dire.

    NRL and ARU would be shitting bricks.
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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just announced a ban on INDOOR non-essential gatherings of 100 people or greater, plus OUTDOOR non-essential gatherings of 500.

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Fact: 25% of men don't wash their hands after going to the toilet. I see it at the footy when I go, guys urinating and walking straight out.

    These campaigns are aimed at everyone, but especially men.
    As the great EJ Whitten said - I was always taught not to piss on my hands.

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog4life View Post
    Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just announced a ban on INDOOR non-essential gatherings of 100 people or greater, plus OUTDOOR non-essential gatherings of 500.
    Open the roof and we’re still on.

    Anyone know of any other available outdoor grounds with lighting, reasonable proximity to the city (say, within 7.6kms of the CBD), fit for TV broadcast and furnished with AFL-standard amenities for players?
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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    What about the betting companies? Those poor guys are going to do it hard if the afel suspend the season...

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    What about the betting companies? Those poor guys are going to do it hard if the afel suspend the season...
    ... and there's your silver lining...

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    What about the betting companies? Those poor guys are going to do it hard if the afel suspend the season...
    Surely they are taking bets on the total number of infections or the death toll?

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by Axe Man View Post
    Surely they are taking bets on the total number of infections or the death toll?
    Both categories actually, in a multi. Remember, bet responsibly.

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Kevin Durant has tested positive for coronavirus.
    And a few teammates with him right? Do the AFLPA realise what is going on outside of football? 1 player is all it takes.

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    Re: Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Days View Post
    Open the roof and we’re still on.

    Anyone know of any other available outdoor grounds with lighting, reasonable proximity to the city (say, within 7.6kms of the CBD), fit for TV broadcast and furnished with AFL-standard amenities for players?

    It's Wuhan oval in West Footscray that you're thinking of I reckon...
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