Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

[Sedat]

I see there are 3 F1 team members in isolation with Coronaviris symptoms. But yay, all systems go for the Grand Prix

The Vic State Govt have let all of Australia down with this awful and pig-headed decision, and it will cost far more in the long run than the big cheque that the race will generate.

[bornadog]

I see there are 3 F1 team members in isolation with Coronaviris symptoms. But yay, all systems go for the Grand Prix

The Vic State Govt have let all of Australia down with this awful and pig-headed decision, and it will cost far more in the long run than the big cheque that the race will generate.

The advice from Chief medical Officer is it is ok to go ahead.

If we are serious about Coronavirus and think it is an issue, then we should stop all flights/arrivals into and out of the whole country.

The F1 is only a small part of it.

[Sedat]

The advice from Chief medical Officer is it is ok to go ahead.

If we are serious about Coronavirus and think it is an issue, then we should stop all flights/arrivals into and out of the whole country.

The F1 is only a small part of it.

Sorry, but this fails the sniff test and goes completely against everything that is taking place both in Australia and globally with regard to large gathering sporting and cultural events. Get ready for a sharp rise in cass in Melbourne next week that were "unprecedented" and "unforeseen" lol

Vic State Govt dropped the ball because this is a money spinner for the state and we are already bursting with massive debt on large infrastructure projects that are spiralling way over budget. The Vic State Govt has been an outlier in Australia by actually putting self-interest ahead of the general public's well-being, which no other state and territory govt has done, nor has the federal govt. The GP is a massive international event frequented by huge numbers of tourists from Europe and especially Italy, which happens to be completely in lockdown. It is madness that we are allowing this event to run without any restrictions.

[bulldogtragic]

Sorry, but this fails the sniff test and goes completely against everything that is taking place both in Australia and globally with regard to large gathering sporting and cultural events. Get ready for a sharp rise in cass in Melbourne next week that were "unprecented" and "unforeseen" lol

Vic State Govt dropped the ball because this is a money spinner for the state and we are already bursting with massive debt on large infrastructure projects that are spiralling way over budget. The Vic State Govt has been an outlier in Australia by actually put self-interest ahead of the general public's well-being, which no other state and territory govt has done, nor has the federal govt. The GP is a massive international event frequented by huge numbers of tourists from Europe and especially Italy, which happens to be completely in lockdown.

US has banned European travel into the US for at least 30 days. After Trump's speech, our market is free falling. Interesting times.

[Sedat]

US has banned European travel into the US for at least 30 days. After Trump's speech, our market is free falling. Interesting times.

Yep. International festivals and sporting events are being cancelled (or closed off from fans) left, right and centre with one glaring exception.

[bornadog]

Sorry, but this fails the sniff test and goes completely against everything that is taking place both in Australia and globally with regard to large gathering sporting and cultural events. Get ready for a sharp rise in cass in Melbourne next week that were "unprecented" and "unforeseen" lol

Vic State Govt dropped the ball because this is a money spinner for the state and we are already bursting with massive debt on large infrastructure projects that are spiralling way over budget. The Vic State Govt has been an outlier in Australia by actually put self-interest ahead of the general public's well-being, which no other state and territory govt has done, nor has the federal govt. The GP is a massive international event frequented by huge numbers of tourists from Europe and especially Italy, which happens to be completely in lockdown. It is madness that we are allowing this event to run without any restrictions.

Stopping the F1 will stop jack shit. You have to stop everything if that is the case. No sports, no theatre, no one to go on public transport, no flights in and out, a shut down like China.

This is an Australian issue, not Victorian.

US has banned European travel into the US for at least 30 days. After Trump's speech, our market is free falling. Interesting times.

Exactly what I said.

[Sedat]

Stopping the F1 will stop jack shit. You have to stop everything if that is the case. No sports, no theatre, no one to go on public transport, no flights in and out, a shut down like China.

This is an Australian issue, not Victorian.

The GP is a Victorian issue. Hosting it will have national ramificarions but it falls squarly on the Vic State Govt for allowing it to proceed.

There also seems to be some inconsistency to your commentary around Coronavirus. You are advocaring cancelling and stopping everything in order to more effectively combat the spread of the virus but seemingly have no issue with a major international event like the GP going ahead, saying it will make "jack shit" difference. I guess all AFL clubs who have gone into lockdown and also the Bulldogs restricting the general public from attending last night's season launch were also waste of time decisions that will make "jack shit" diference?

[jeemak]

Stopping the F1 will stop jack shit. You have to stop everything if that is the case. No sports, no theatre, no one to go on public transport, no flights in and out, a shut down like China.

This is an Australian issue, not Victorian.



Exactly what I said.

Banning it now won't do much because most attendees are already here. It should have been banned before the tourists started arriving but it's probably too late.

[Sedat]

Banning it now won't do much because most attendees are already here. It should have been banned before the tourists started arriving but it's probably too late.

Yep. Horse bolted on that one 2-3 weeks ago, around the same time Bahrain showed leadership and closed off the general public from their GP over a month in advance of the event.

I'm also fully expecting the over-correction to take place in Victoria from next week as well, when there will be an announcement of "unprecedented" and "unforeseen" increase in cases.

[bornadog]

Banning it now won't do much because most attendees are already here. It should have been banned before the tourists started arriving but it's probably too late.

You and Sedat are not getting my point, it's not just about the F1. You want to be serious about shutting off from the rest of the world then you have to do it properly, like I outlined above - everything shuts down.

Again, this is not a Victorian issue, this is a National issue and leadership must come from LNP (who have no leadership skills so we are *!*!*!*!ed).

[GVGjr]

Sorry, but this fails the sniff test and goes completely against everything that is taking place both in Australia and globally with regard to large gathering sporting and cultural events. Get ready for a sharp rise in cass in Melbourne next week that were "unprecedented" and "unforeseen" lol

Vic State Govt dropped the ball because this is a money spinner for the state and we are already bursting with massive debt on large infrastructure projects that are spiralling way over budget. The Vic State Govt has been an outlier in Australia by actually putting self-interest ahead of the general public's well-being, which no other state and territory govt has done, nor has the federal govt. The GP is a massive international event frequented by huge numbers of tourists from Europe and especially Italy, which happens to be completely in lockdown. It is madness that we are allowing this event to run without any restrictions.

It will be interesting to see if the Government changes the approach a day or so after the GP is completed. Our focus on attracting, promoting and maintaining major sporting events might have superseded what is best for the public

[Bulldog4life]

It will be interesting to see if the Government changes the approach a day or so after the GP is completed. Our focus on attracting, promoting and maintaining major sporting events might have superseded what is best for the public

I saw the Federal Minister for Health on tele tonight saying at this stage the race will go ahead. It is not just the State Govt deciding this.

[bornadog]

"I'm going to the footy this weekend." Scott Morrison says no health advice to cancel events as yet.

[Bulldog4life]

I saw the Federal Minister for Health on tele tonight saying at this stage the race will go ahead. It is not just the State Govt deciding this.

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This is what Hunt said.

https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/ne...b22c236bd4708c