Coronavirus: could the 2020 AFL season be called off?

[Sedat]

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I hope you are going ok Sedat.

Thanks BT, I'm doing ok. I'm healthy and my loved ones are as well. I've managed to save in the past for a rainy day and my word it's pissing down now

[jeemak]

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Thanks BT, I'm doing ok. I'm healthy and my loved ones are as well. I've managed to save in the past for a rainy day and my word it's pissing down now

Chin up mate, sorry to hear.

[G-Mo77]

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Good to see here in Bendigo we're taking it seriously. Driving home from work the Bunnings carpark is full. Next is the shopping complex and most of that is full as well. I drive from home to work and then home, isn't that what we're supposed to be doing unless a detour from that is absolutely essential?

[Bornadog]

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I've just lost my job as have others on here, not to mention some others have tragically lost their livelihoods after spending many years of hard work and dedication setting up their own successful businesses. My thoughts are only with our commulity members who are facing an unpalatable new reality today through absolutely no fault of their own, and not on which party they happen to support in politics. Hopefully 'woof' can continue to provide each of us all with little slivers of happiness to help us get through every traumatic day.

Firstly sorry to hear you lost your job, tough times are ahead for most people, and hoping this is over sooner rather than later.

With all due respect, it is a little late for that comment. But to be fair to you, you're not the only person to politicise this site on occasion.

Social media at the best of times is a toxic cesspit of filth from all sides of the politicial divide. On 'woof' we are all on a unity ticket as Bulldog supporters - I could care less what policital persuation anybody on here supports because frankly it is irrelevant. I don't mind at all criticism of specific actions (such as the appalling stuff-up by the NSW govt with the Ruby Princess and the non-action on canceling the Grand Prix until the damage was done) but some of the commentary has, no matter how well-intentioned, veered into toxic social media territory. Whether it's Peter Dutton, Penny Wong or any independent or small party politician that has fallen ill, I wouldn't wish harm on anybody.

This crisis is bipartisan and deeply affects all of us. That our democratically elected Federal Govt and all democratically elected state and territory leaders are working together around the clock is a wonderful spirit of unity that I am eternally grateful for. They won't make every correct decision but they are working 20 hour days trying to do everything possible to protect 25 million people as best as they can .

Just a few points

* Border Force is controlled by the Federal Government which means all Planes, boats arriving is controlled by them, not NSW.

* I said two weeks ago we should have been tougher, and the reason I did was I want all Australians to be protected from the virus. I gave my reasons and solution.

If you think the PM is doing a great job. Good for you, you have your opinion and I have mind. I don't write an opinion on here favouring any side of politics, I call it as I see it.

[Bornadog]

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[westdog54]

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I'm one of the fortunate few who has zero chance of being stood down from my job, and if I do, there's special leave available to me.

I can't imagine what those who have been let go are going through.

We'll be doing as much as we can to help local businesses and clubs.

[Twodogs]

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I'm one of the fortunate few who has zero chance of being stood down from my job, and if I do, there's special leave available to me.

I can't imagine what those who have been let go are going through.

We'll be doing as much as we can to help local businesses and clubs.

Mate. If you and I are looking at losing our jobs then the shit has really hit the fan.

If we go down then who is looking after public order or nursing the sick? I don't want to live in a society like that.

[jazzadogs]

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This crisis is bipartisan and deeply affects all of us. That our democratically elected Federal Govt and all democratically elected state and territory leaders are working together around the clock is a wonderful spirit of unity that I am eternally grateful for. They won't make every correct decision but they are working 20 hour days trying to do everything possible to protect 25 million people as best as they can

I am appalled at the suspension of government until August, as passed by the coalition without opposition support. What possible justification could there be for that?

National Cabinet needs to include the opposition leader and potentially some shadow ministers.

[Bornadog]

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I'm one of the fortunate few who has zero chance of being stood down from my job, and if I do, there's special leave available to me.

I can't imagine what those who have been let go are going through.

We'll be doing as much as we can to help local businesses and clubs.

Mate. If you and I are looking at losing our jobs then the shit has really hit the fan.

If we go down then who is looking after public order or nursing the sick? I don't want to live in a society like that.

thankyou for all the work you do. Both of you have tough gigs that not everyone is cut out to do. Stay safe.

[westdog54]

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Mate. If you and I are looking at losing our jobs then the shit has really hit the fan.

If we go down then who is looking after public order or nursing the sick? I don't want to live in a society like that.

It looks like I'm going to be a chipping in for the taskforce that Dan Andrews announced as well.

Gonna be a long couple of months.

[Happy Days]

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I'm probably going to lose my job. I only just got it and am still in probation so if there's any downturn I'll be the first out the door. Considering all the Courts are shut it feels pretty inevitable, and it almost killed me working to get to this point. The firm I was at before, although much smaller, has already had to make significant cuts.

I'm finding it really hard not to think selfishly about this. Probably why I was so ready to see the footy on when I knew it really shouldn't have been.

[GVGjr]

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There a number of forum regulars who have been impacted by the massive shutting down of businesses etc as the country tries to get a handle on stopping this virus from spreading quicker than our medical and supporting services can handle.
To all of of our impacted WOOF community I genuinely hope things take a sharp turn for the better for you.
Please do what you can to maintain a positive attitude and hopefully things turn around for you in a positive way.

As we now know there is a fair chance a high portion of our community will also experience the virus itself so please be proactive as you can be in protecting yourself and your loved ones.

I'm now wondering if this thread has now run it's course given the way it keeps moving to a political discussion.
As you would all know I've been against politics being discussed here since we started the site but have let this one go more than I ever have given the serious impact that the virus is to the country. I'll respectfully ask if everyone can make an effort not to make this a political one going forward.

[Twodogs]

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It looks like I'm going to be a chipping in for the taskforce that Dan Andrews announced as well.

Gonna be a long couple of months.

Sure is. The great irony is I was going to indulge myself in a fixing up a health problem I have ATM My assessment appointment is on 31//2020 work out details my admission.

I'm betting it's not going to happen now.

[chef]

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I'm probably going to lose my job. I only just got it and am still in probation so if there's any downturn I'll be the first out the door. Considering all the Courts are shut it feels pretty inevitable, and it almost killed me working to get to this point. The firm I was at before, although much smaller, has already had to make significant cuts.

I'm finding it really hard not to think selfishly about this. Probably why I was so ready to see the footy on when I knew it really shouldn't have been.

I want to say something encouraging but ive got nothing.

Lets just hope we all come out the other side sane.

[bulldogtragic]

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I'm probably going to lose my job. I only just got it and am still in probation so if there's any downturn I'll be the first out the door. Considering all the Courts are shut it feels pretty inevitable, and it almost killed me working to get to this point. The firm I was at before, although much smaller, has already had to make significant cuts.

I'm finding it really hard not to think selfishly about this. Probably why I was so ready to see the footy on when I knew it really shouldn't have been.

There was a generation in the 60's and 70's thinking 'selfishly' about being conscripted. I think everyone gets to balance the macro and micro consequences of policy. But. Have you thought about becoming an confidential informer for Victoria Police? That seems to pay ok.