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[baz_machine]

Haha that's a good point. Few of those players currently injured woud be right and could mean even less rookies on offer.

Rankine and Hibberd would be fully fit *sunshine*

 

[Herbie66]

ODI in Sydney today going ahead behind closed doors

 

[Hondo]

It sounds like the PM is about to announce bans on public gatherings of over 500. That means all AFL games behind closed doors.

 

[Hondo]

If one player tests positive I reckon they will suspend the season and then there's some chance it could be cancelled altogether. The NBA's suspension is at least 30 days and they have not ruled out cancelling the whole season. I can't see how it gets any better in 30 days over there.

 

[Herbie66]

It sounds like the PM is about to announce bans on public gatherings of over 500. That means all AFL games behind closed doors.

no one to clap when they chair off Rory for his 200th

 

[Herbie66]

If one player tests positive I reckon they will suspend the season and then there's some chance it could be cancelled altogether. The NBA's suspension is at least 30 days and they have not ruled out cancelling the whole season. I can't see how it gets any better in 30 days over there.

NHL cancelled, MSL cancelled, NCAA cancelled, MLB cancelled spring training

just a matter of hours before we follow suit

 

[Herbie66]

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed all mass gatherings attended by more than 500 people – including football games, concerts and conferences will be cancelled from Monday next week.

 

[OnTopBar]

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed all mass gatherings attended by more than 500 people – including football games, concerts and conferences will be cancelled from Monday next week.

Trains carry over 1000/train, is that a public gathering?

 

[Herbie66]

Trains carry over 1000/train, is that a public gathering?

nope

Public Transport won't be affected , doesn't make sense at all ?

same as no effect on schools , universities , large work places etc etc

 

[Herbie66]

hearing that the season will be reduced to 18 rounds , so each team can play each other twice.

given the risks associated with flying , only the 10 Victorian teams are going to be allowed to participate ?

 

[Bomber18]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28894733/kane-richardson-quarantined-reporting-sort-throat

This sort of thing probably happens even if the season goes ahead....

 

[Hondo]

Trains carry over 1000/train, is that a public gathering?

Not in each carriage though.

It's about stopping sudden mass spreads at one gathering. One sick person at an AFL game could conceivable infect 100s over the course of a 3 hour game.

 

[Rowsus]

The band we had booked for Saturday night has just cancelled. One of the members has been diagnosed with covid19, contracted it on a flight back from the USA.
I get that we have to minimize the amount of contact we have with others. But if the authorities were serious then why not also eliminate one of the events that has very high, close proximity contact, with others in our society that happens every day?

Namely, Public Transport.

Of course that would lead to a massive impact on the economy, but I think that's going to, or already is, happening.

Denmark, which has only been hit with cases in the last week, has closed all schools already. All non-essential public sector employees off work for at least the next 2 weeks.
And another view on your public transport. Denmark has INCREASED the number of busses and trains running, so there is less crowding and more space.
I caught our local bus yesterday, which might normally have 8 or 10 people on it. Just me and one other.
All pubs, clubs, cinemas etc closed. Most shops still open. For now. Might only be supermarkets soon.

 

[Juzzo]

Denmark, which has only been hit with cases in the last week, has closed all schools already. All non-essential public sector employees off work for at least the next 2 weeks.
And another view on your public transport. Denmark has INCREASED the number of busses and trains running, so there is less crowding and more space.
I caught our local bus yesterday, which might normally have 8 or 10 people on it. Just me and one other.
All pubs, clubs, cinemas etc closed. Most shops still open. For now. Might only be supermarkets soon.

Can you post me over some dunny paper mate?

 

[Nathan]

Just received email from basketball Victoria. All competition and training canceled. Dissaponting, my boy had a big game tomorrow and I don’t get any ‘fans’ to my games.

 

[THCLT]

Just received email from basketball Victoria. All competition and training canceled. Dissaponting, my boy had a big game tomorrow and I don’t get any ‘fans’ to my games.

My girls netball competition also cancelled indefinitely...sign of the times unfortunately.

 

[Herbie66]

AFL to make a decision next week if the season goes ahead or is cancelled/delayed/postponed.

behind closed doors is the preferred option , otherwise cancel the first 4 rounds altogether and re-assess

 

[Herbie66]

Not in each carriage though.

It's about stopping sudden mass spreads at one gathering. One sick person at an AFL game could conceivable infect 100s over the course of a 3 hour game.

From the scientific reports I have read one infected person is likely only to infect 2-3 others.

 

[NT.Thunder]

North Melbourne expecting a 3% drop in season supporter attendance should the AFL impement a closed game policy for 2020/

 

[Juzzo]

@Rowsus may have to start his Brainteasers thread early this season.