The NFL only has about a dozen games to go, and they want as many players available as possible. They've also had big outbreaks go through just about every team during the season, so a lot still have recent immunity. I don't think the NFL's situation right now maps closely to what the AFL will be going through to begin with (even disregarding Australia's more conservative and regimented approach to COVID than the US's very laissez faire system).
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I'm reading today that Covid cases have plunged in NSW and Victoria. The NBA as well are easing Covid testing. If there is not a new strain of Covid coming up, then I can see the AFL easing Covid protocols and allowing more players to play more often.
Our AFL players, with the booster shot, will have good immunity, just like the many NFL players have through the Covid outbreaks.
AFL Round 1 is 7 weeks away, the way things are trending, I don't see Covid having a great influence on players missing games (again, assuming there is not a new strain on the way).
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Our AFL players, with the booster shot, will have good immunity, just like the many NFL players have through the Covid outbreaks.
AFL Round 1 is 7 weeks away, the way things are trending, I don't see Covid having a great influence on players missing games (again, assuming there is not a new strain on the way).
NBA, NFL phasing out COVID testing and living life again!!!
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.........a (NBA) policy of no COVID testing whatsoever for vaccinated, boosted and asymptomatic players, coaches and staff members........
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More midfield minutes? Former No.1 pick impresses in match sim
Cameron Rayner was a standout at Brisbane's training session on Monday morning
By Michael Whiting - 1 hr
Brisbane's Cam Rayner celebrates a win during round 15, 2020. Picture: AFL Photos
CAM RAYNER is ready to rumble as part of Brisbane's midfield after impressing at its match simulation session on Monday morning.
Rayner, rejuvenated powerhouse Nakia Cockatoo and smooth-moving defender Keidean Coleman were all eye-catchers as the Lions played three 15-minute passages at Yeronga.
The former No.1 draft pick was explosive from centre bounces and appears back to the level he reached 12 months ago before rupturing his ACL in a pre-season match against Gold Coast.
In a hit-out that pitted Brisbane's likely best team against the rest, it was notable coach Chris Fagan was eager to use Rayner, Cockatoo and dynamic Zac Bailey regularly on the ball.
Lachie Neale partnered them at the coalface and was a prolific ball-winner.
Brisbane had most of its squad on-hand, with skipper Dayne Zorko watching from the boundary line on a managed workload and All-Australian Daniel Rich (health and safety protocols) the primary absentees.
After playing the final seven games of 2021, Cockatoo looks to have built on that form, mixing time in the midfield with his usual half-forward role.
The 25-year-old regularly broke tackles and was a handful to defend.
Brisbane's Nakia Cockatoo is tackled by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen during the qualifying final on August 28, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Likewise, Coleman continued to impress after his late-season switch to half-back, not only defending well, but providing excellent overlap run and ball-use in the 45-minute hit-out.
Charlie Cameron copped a knock to the head in a marking contest but got up and played the game out.
Rangy forward Eric Hipwood churned out a heap of laps as he continued towards a return in May from his ruptured ACL.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/698317/more-midfield-minutes-former-no-1-pick-impresses-in-match-sim
It sounds like Coleman is value. Slotted at D4 for me now.
Unsure on Rayner with ACL but we will see.
Cameron Rayner was a standout at Brisbane's training session on Monday morning
By Michael Whiting - 1 hr
Brisbane's Cam Rayner celebrates a win during round 15, 2020. Picture: AFL Photos
CAM RAYNER is ready to rumble as part of Brisbane's midfield after impressing at its match simulation session on Monday morning.
Rayner, rejuvenated powerhouse Nakia Cockatoo and smooth-moving defender Keidean Coleman were all eye-catchers as the Lions played three 15-minute passages at Yeronga.
The former No.1 draft pick was explosive from centre bounces and appears back to the level he reached 12 months ago before rupturing his ACL in a pre-season match against Gold Coast.
In a hit-out that pitted Brisbane's likely best team against the rest, it was notable coach Chris Fagan was eager to use Rayner, Cockatoo and dynamic Zac Bailey regularly on the ball.
Lachie Neale partnered them at the coalface and was a prolific ball-winner.
Brisbane had most of its squad on-hand, with skipper Dayne Zorko watching from the boundary line on a managed workload and All-Australian Daniel Rich (health and safety protocols) the primary absentees.
After playing the final seven games of 2021, Cockatoo looks to have built on that form, mixing time in the midfield with his usual half-forward role.
The 25-year-old regularly broke tackles and was a handful to defend.
Brisbane's Nakia Cockatoo is tackled by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen during the qualifying final on August 28, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Likewise, Coleman continued to impress after his late-season switch to half-back, not only defending well, but providing excellent overlap run and ball-use in the 45-minute hit-out.
Charlie Cameron copped a knock to the head in a marking contest but got up and played the game out.
Rangy forward Eric Hipwood churned out a heap of laps as he continued towards a return in May from his ruptured ACL.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/698317/more-midfield-minutes-former-no-1-pick-impresses-in-match-sim
It sounds like Coleman is value. Slotted at D4 for me now.
Unsure on Rayner with ACL but we will see.
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More midfield minutes? Former No.1 pick impresses in match sim
Cameron Rayner was a standout at Brisbane's training session on Monday morning
By Michael Whiting - 1 hr
Brisbane's Cam Rayner celebrates a win during round 15, 2020. Picture: AFL Photos
CAM RAYNER is ready to rumble as part of Brisbane's midfield after impressing at its match simulation session on Monday morning.
Rayner, rejuvenated powerhouse Nakia Cockatoo and smooth-moving defender Keidean Coleman were all eye-catchers as the Lions played three 15-minute passages at Yeronga.
The former No.1 draft pick was explosive from centre bounces and appears back to the level he reached 12 months ago before rupturing his ACL in a pre-season match against Gold Coast.
In a hit-out that pitted Brisbane's likely best team against the rest, it was notable coach Chris ***an was eager to use Rayner, Cockatoo and dynamic Zac Bailey regularly on the ball.
Lachie Neale partnered them at the coalface and was a prolific ball-winner.
Brisbane had most of its squad on-hand, with skipper Dayne Zorko watching from the boundary line on a managed workload and All-Australian Daniel Rich (health and safety protocols) the primary absentees.
After playing the final seven games of 2021, Cockatoo looks to have built on that form, mixing time in the midfield with his usual half-forward role.
The 25-year-old regularly broke tackles and was a handful to defend.
Brisbane's Nakia Cockatoo is tackled by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen during the qualifying final on August 28, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Likewise, Coleman continued to impress after his late-season switch to half-back, not only defending well, but providing excellent overlap run and ball-use in the 45-minute hit-out.
Charlie Cameron copped a knock to the head in a marking contest but got up and played the game out.
Rangy forward Eric Hipwood churned out a heap of laps as he continued towards a return in May from his ruptured ACL.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/698317/more-midfield-minutes-former-no-1-pick-impresses-in-match-sim
It sounds like Coleman is value. Slotted at D4 for me now.
Unsure on Rayner with ACL but we will see.
Cameron Rayner was a standout at Brisbane's training session on Monday morning
By Michael Whiting - 1 hr
Brisbane's Cam Rayner celebrates a win during round 15, 2020. Picture: AFL Photos
CAM RAYNER is ready to rumble as part of Brisbane's midfield after impressing at its match simulation session on Monday morning.
Rayner, rejuvenated powerhouse Nakia Cockatoo and smooth-moving defender Keidean Coleman were all eye-catchers as the Lions played three 15-minute passages at Yeronga.
The former No.1 draft pick was explosive from centre bounces and appears back to the level he reached 12 months ago before rupturing his ACL in a pre-season match against Gold Coast.
In a hit-out that pitted Brisbane's likely best team against the rest, it was notable coach Chris ***an was eager to use Rayner, Cockatoo and dynamic Zac Bailey regularly on the ball.
Lachie Neale partnered them at the coalface and was a prolific ball-winner.
Brisbane had most of its squad on-hand, with skipper Dayne Zorko watching from the boundary line on a managed workload and All-Australian Daniel Rich (health and safety protocols) the primary absentees.
After playing the final seven games of 2021, Cockatoo looks to have built on that form, mixing time in the midfield with his usual half-forward role.
The 25-year-old regularly broke tackles and was a handful to defend.
Brisbane's Nakia Cockatoo is tackled by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen during the qualifying final on August 28, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Likewise, Coleman continued to impress after his late-season switch to half-back, not only defending well, but providing excellent overlap run and ball-use in the 45-minute hit-out.
Charlie Cameron copped a knock to the head in a marking contest but got up and played the game out.
Rangy forward Eric Hipwood churned out a heap of laps as he continued towards a return in May from his ruptured ACL.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/698317/more-midfield-minutes-former-no-1-pick-impresses-in-match-sim
It sounds like Coleman is value. Slotted at D4 for me now.
Unsure on Rayner with ACL but we will see.
