Discussion We need to talk about the elephant in the room

[Maybe Tomorrow]

North released an article two weeks ago saying over 50% of the squad has had or has it currently.
It would be 50% easily league wide now at a guess.

It would be really helpful if they released it for all clubs, might be the tie-breaker for a few selection decisions.

There have been some Suns in iso, but I haven't really taken much notice.

 

[GRUFFY]

uuummmmm..... can people see what a sociopath is ?
Jords

 

[WaynesWorld19]

AFL 2022: Non-Victorian clubs oppose AFL’s top-up plan​

Non-Victorian clubs have voiced strong opposition to an AFL plan which would see them create lists of 20 top-ups for each team linked to their own state-league side.

Under one league model, each club would pick 20 players linked to their state-league side who would be eligible to play AFL games in the event of a widespread club outbreak.

But many non-interstate teams believe their potential top-ups are of a much weaker standard than those who populate the VFL in search of a chance to play AFL.

Non-Victorian clubs are also awaiting a ruling on the size of touring parties each weekend.

Clubs might be told they have to travel on chartered planes with a large number of emergencies to cater for last-minute Covid withdrawals.

But those emergencies would then miss playing that weekend in a state-league match, which would effect continuity given most non-Victorian teams have to travel every second week.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

AFL 2022: Non-Victorian clubs oppose AFL’s top-up plan​

Non-Victorian clubs have voiced strong opposition to an AFL plan which would see them create lists of 20 top-ups for each team linked to their own state-league side.

Under one league model, each club would pick 20 players linked to their state-league side who would be eligible to play AFL games in the event of a widespread club outbreak.

But many non-interstate teams believe their potential top-ups are of a much weaker standard than those who populate the VFL in search of a chance to play AFL.

Non-Victorian clubs are also awaiting a ruling on the size of touring parties each weekend.

Clubs might be told they have to travel on chartered planes with a large number of emergencies to cater for last-minute Covid withdrawals.

But those emergencies would then miss playing that weekend in a state-league match, which would effect continuity given most non-Victorian teams have to travel every second week.

Gonna be messy AF

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Anyways. Newman come back kent. We miss you

 

[Better Loosen Up]

One of the Adelaide club said on the news that some players are taking up to 4 weeks to regain full fitness after having covid.

Makes it a tough decision whether to hold or trade...

 

[Andrew Birch]

Anyways. Newman come back kent. We miss you

I for one am looking forward to new, never before seen BF member, Jambalaya making an appearance soon.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Any idea on % ownership of Cerra?

 

[buttox]

Any idea on % ownership of Cerra?

PODs feel extra risky this year to me.

 

[T4P]

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PODs feel extra risky this year to me.

Why do you think that?

 

[buttox]

Why do you think that?

Say you had Cerra and he went down, you are the only one with him.
At least if say Macrae gets covid most folks have him and his loss will effect you less.
Safety in numbers.

 

[Gethsemene]

Does Cerra now become a better pick from next week because we KNOW he isn't going to catch covid again in the next 3 months...

 

[buttox]

Does Cerra now become a better pick from next week because we KNOW he isn't going to catch covid again in the next 3 months...

If he comes back in his first game and tones up yes.
Not until we see he is totally recovered IMO.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

I wish they would just say who has already had covid.

Even if the teams just said "we've had 30 with it, 10 to go", that would be useful.

 

[Petrify]

Does Cerra now become a better pick from next week because we KNOW he isn't going to catch covid again in the next 3 months...

I know its a personal anecdote but I know people who've had it twice in 2 months

 

[Northernsoul74]

I know its a personal anecdote but I know people who've had it twice in 2 months

Same, guy I work with.

 

[Rayzorwire]

I know its a personal anecdote but I know people who've had it twice in 2 months

Same, guy I work with.

Rapidly going from anecdote to 'anecdata.'

 

[Test Tickle]

I know its a personal anecdote but I know people who've had it twice in 2 months

I'm lucky to get it once a month

 

[Rioli2Rioli]

I'm lucky to get it once a month

I have not had it the last 2 years , consider yourself unlucky

 

[No eye deer]

I have not had it the last 2 years , consider yourself unlucky

Well you won’t get it sitting at home in isolation with the Mrs!

 

[stevebbb]

I know its a personal anecdote but I know people who've had it twice in 2 months

Same, guy I work with.

Different variant? Something like Delta in November and Omicron in January makes sense. Catching the same variant twice is incredibly rare, some would argue it's not even possible.
Covid isn't going anywhere and I'm sure there'll be a new variant popping up in a few months. If that happens during the season and cases are going through the roof, every player in the comp could catch it again. Then we'll all be screwed.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

It's only Round 2 and we have Nic Martin with covid...

 

[SC fish]

It's only Round 2 and we have Nic Martin with covid...

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Does he have it or is he just a close contact?

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Given that we know how Covid affects the elderly, lets take a moment to spare a thought for David Mundy

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David Mundy

Age

38

Ht

192cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.1

5star

K

11.2

4star

HB

11.8

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.3

5star

CL

5.1

5star

D

15.7

4star

K

6.7

3star

HB

9.0

4star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.7

4star

CL

3.7

5star

D

27.8

5star

K

15.4

5star

HB

12.4

5star

M

5.8

5star

T

6.2

5star

CL

7.2

5star