Essendon

[FrediKanoute]

Re: Essendon

Its going to happen. In McKenna's defence - if you are being evicted and you have to move house what do you do?

[Jeanette54]

Re: Essendon

Robbo's at it again, "AFL can't hang Bombers out to dry".

Surely this man is the greatest apologist that Essendon have ever had.

[GVGjr]

Re: Essendon

Robbo's at it again, "AFL can't hang Bombers out to dry".

Surely this man is the greatest apologist that Essendon have ever had.

It's sickening to watch isn't it?

[Mofra]

Re: Essendon

There was footage of him at Fridays training session clearing nose as players do and wiping his nose with his hands.
Then tackling and handing the ball so not very hygienic in today's environment.

I'm no fan of Essendon, but what is he meant to do - carry a hanky?

[GVGjr]

Re: Essendon

I'm no fan of Essendon, but what is he meant to do - carry a hanky?

I'm not sure we can blame Essendon for too much here but I don't mind seeing them under a bit of pressure

[Bornadog]

Re: Essendon

I'm no fan of Essendon, but what is he meant to do - carry a hanky?

Shouldn't be training

[GVGjr]

Re: Essendon

Just confirmed only McKenna and James Stewart will be quarantined

[Mofra]

Re: Essendon

What happens to the Melbourne game?
It looks like they'll just play against Carlton next round

[GVGjr]

Re: Essendon

What happens to the Melbourne game?
It looks like they'll just play against Carlton next round

They should be playing tomorrow night to complete the round. The Carlton game should be delayed

[hujsh]

Re: Essendon

Shouldn't be training

Because he had to clear his nose?

[The Pie Man]

Re: Essendon

They should be playing tomorrow night to complete the round. The Carlton game should be delayed

After Melbourne went pretty hard in their scratch match on Sunday that can't happen

[Bornadog]

Re: Essendon

Because he had to clear his nose?

Sounded like more than that

[jeemak]

Re: Essendon

I dunno, I've been doing outside PT (observing social distancing of course) and have had numerous runny noses due to the chill/moisture in the air. I've also had to cough and spit, god forbid.

Not once in the last few months of doing so have I had symptoms associated with cold and flu, and I think it's easy for people to let their guards down under such circumstances.

[jeemak]

Re: Essendon

Here's an update:

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/only-one-other-bomber-deemed-close-contact-of-mckenna-players-told-20200623-p55580.html

[Topdog]

Re: Essendon

I'm glad this was outside the AFLs hands and in the hands of Department of Health and Human Services because gee that is a huge call that only 1 player was in close contact.