News Conor McKenna tests positive for COVID-19 - Wait, what?

[Rod Stroker]

Exactly.

McKenna was involved in a weights session with the whole squad...

There is no way of knowing which of his teammates are COVID free.

Well, not until the latest test results come back..

 

[Brunswick Trap King]

If he has he will rightly cop a lengthy ban

I personally feel bad for him. Hope he has a good support network.

 

[Mr Magic]

Dr Sutton has stated numerous times that only the close contact players would be subjected to the 14 day period and that the rest of the team are fine to play. Xavier Campbell has also mentioned that DHHS are reviewing the training footage and that even some of his immediate training group could be excluded. Obviously won’t know more until Tuesday

Thats poor form from the Doctor.

Statistics would suggest that is unacceptable

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Wasn't it only a month ago that you were saying that the AFL self-isolation rules didn't matter & the AFL was over-reacting after the Crows were caught training at a golf course while self-isolating?

No.

Not sure why you are comparing a scenario where no player had COVID & they were in self isolation with games weeks away.

 

[Great8]

Quote me again on Tuesday if the Carlton game goes ahead as just can't see it happening if health protocols are followed.

The game may not go ahead but it won’t be because the whole team is suspended. Dr Sutton has repeatedly said the others are fine or are you calling him out. I’m not having a go at you just genuinely interested as I was of the belief the whole team would have to self isolate also

 

[Great8]

Well I work in health too & would be very surprised once the facts of the case are reviewed that Essendon will be able to field a side for 14 days.

That’s why I’m asking. Has Sutton stuffed up?
Maybe that’s why Victoria are in the mess they are in

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

The game may not go ahead but it won’t be because the whole team is suspended. Dr Sutton has repeatedly said the others are fine or are you calling him out. I’m not having a go at you just genuinely interested as I was of the belief the whole team would have to self isolate also

I never said the whole team would be suspended! I have said the team will need to be isolated for 14 days.

McKenna likely to be suspended though.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

That’s why I’m asking. Has Sutton stuffed up?
Maybe that’s why Victoria are in the mess they are in

I'll judge Sutton once they officially announce everything...

 

[Senor M]

No.

Not sure why you are comparing a scenario where no player had COVID & they were in self isolation with games weeks away.

Your stance on players following self isolation rules has changed now it doesn’t involve players from your club making the mistake.

I just find it an interesting observation that one of the biggest defenders of “they did nothing wrong” back in May now wants to crucify an entire club in June.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

My gut feel is there will be more than just the 8 that trained with Connor that will need to isolate when the DHHS look at all the training footage to point where Essendon won't have enough players to field a team.

 

[Kwality]

As a crazy solution, I wonder if they should consider a ‘pairing’ solution like parliament:

ie: Carlton also sit 8 players with some system to determine who it is

For Carlton you would probably end up with say, Docherty, Weitering, Jones, Silvagni, Williamson, Stocker, Murphy and McGovern as the closest equivalent pairs.

If that is what is takes to keep things going and as fair as possible then so be it.

Weirdly, I think the paired situation still favours Carlton, even though at full strength Wssendon are probably 6 goals better

Gils a stickler for fair.

 

[campbell]

All at Essendon, staff, players,families are to be tested on Tuesday.
All in self isolation until results are in.

 

[Kwality]

Thats poor form from the Doctor.

Statistics would suggest that is unacceptable

The bloke running the Vic response.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Your stance on players following self isolation rules has changed now it doesn’t involve players from your club making the mistake.

I just find it an interesting observation that one of the biggest defenders of “they did nothing wrong” back in May now wants to crucify an entire club in June.

Go & find an accurate quote rather than making shyte up... again.

 

[jatz14]

My gut feel is there will be more than just the 8 that trained with Connor that will need to isolate when the DHHS look at all the training footage to point where Essendon won't have enough players to field a team.

Russian soccer league had a game where one club had 42 players unavailable due to covid.

They lost. By a lot.

On moto g(6) plus using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[JT_the_Man]

Russian soccer league had a game where one club had 42 players unavailable due to covid.

They lost. By a lot.

On moto g(6) plus using BigFooty.com mobile app

Well yeah, I’d imagine that would go about as well as fielding an under 16s side. (If my knowledge about soccer is correct that’s probably exactly what happened as well...)

 

[mxett]

So McKenna attended an open inspection which is a clear Breach of the AFLs guidelines, has contracted the virus and trained during Fridays main session and exposed the entire group.

Will the AFL follow through with their year long suspensions threat ? Maybe the rest of the players will start to take these rules seriously.

If true I hope so. Or I hope essendon sack him. What a complete moron!

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

So angry right now AFL forcing us to play with half a team

 

[mxett]

So angry right now AFL forcing us to play with half a team

unfortunately one of our players broke the rules which were in place to help ensure the viability of the season. Sucks but it's a player in our club that's at fault

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

unfortunately one of our players broke the rules which were in place to help ensure the viability of the season. Sucks but it's a player in our club that's at fault

Yes he broke the rule but this shouldn't be pinned on Essendon the club warned him multiple times

 

[}>-DEMON-<{]

Melbourne shouldn't be gifted the 4 points without a game being played. Probably explains why it's been "postponed" rather than forfeited.

why not? If there was any other reason why a club failed to play a scheduled match it would be instant forfeit. Why should melb be punished for McKeanna's mistake?

 

[}>-DEMON-<{]

why not? If there was any other reason why a club failed to play a scheduled match it would be instant forfeit. Why should melb be punished for McKeanna's mistake?

not sure what's funny Ambrosia , your season is in the toilet

 

[Ambrosia]

not sure what's funny Ambrosia , your season is in the toilet

Yeah Essendon should forfeit the game because one of their players got sick in a pandemic. You really think that makes any sense?

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

not sure what's funny Ambrosia , your season is in the toilet

Like we need to be reminded thanks for that

 

[00Stinger]

So angry right now AFL forcing us to play with half a team

That is the fault of one of your players, no sympathy

Melbourne are going to have to play 3 games within 7-8 days at some stage no due to your players selfishness

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