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

[swoop42]

I'm very happy that the Essendon side hasn't been decimated due to the positive test of McKenna but let's not pretend that Stewart hasn't been used as the sacrificial lamb to the Gods of seen to be doing the right thing.

 

[faible]

Yeah, but all they'll do is ban Zac Clarke as well.

This would be an advantage for Essendon if he'd still been on our list.

 

[citizen-erased]

Mate you are being naïve here the AFL are involved in influencing the result here

why would they risk 2 entire sides, and potentially more, and an entire season, plus the risk of death, for a game between Ess and Carl?

 

[HairyO]

So next week when Saad tests positive will he also blame his partner for dragging him along to a house inspection?

Because clearly there was no risk associated with the training session.

This is simply baffling. But also, no surprise that only 1 state is a risk at the moment.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

What happens if Carlton refuses to play citing an unsafe workplace?

Id be all for it.

 

[Mofra]

This would be an advantage for Essendon if he'd still been on our list.

 

[faible]

So next week when Saad tests positive will he also blame his partner for dragging him along to a house inspection?

Because clearly there was no risk associated with the training session.

This is simply baffling. But also, no surprise that only 1 state is a risk at the moment.

Is this based on the picture of him hugging Saad?

It was outdoors, brief, without directly transfer of bodily fluids, or McKenna coughing / sneezing. In addition to Saad providing a negative test result yesterday.

I'd assume DHHS are working on the basis that any exposure was too brief and low level for Saad to contract anything.

 

[Jaeger]

I'm just confused how it all works. Clearly all over Saad, was seen licking his fingers before gathering the footy and handballing it to someone else, who would have passed the ball to another team mate etc... And weren't we told it takes 7-14 days for the virus to show up in the body? McKenna was also hugging one of the coaches... I don't get it.

 

[rumply]

Sounds more like luck than good management.

Nah, listening to several other coaches over the last few days & they we're all following very similar protocols to those Essendon were.

& obviously it's worked, be happy!

 

[citizen-erased]

I'm just confused how it all works. Clearly all over Saad, was seen licking his fingers before gathering the footy and handballing it to someone else, who would have passed the ball to another team mate etc... And weren't we told it takes 7-14 days for the virus to show up in the body? McKenna was also hugging one of the coaches... I don't get it.

its a little confusing. Esp since McKenna was tested multiple times and it was only luck he didn't play before the result came in.

I would have thought the entire Ess side would be in quarantine for min 14 days, with preferably another 7 days after that before our next game.

I don't get why this season is so important given everything that is going on

 

[HairyO]

Is this based on the picture of him hugging Saad?

It was outdoors, brief, without directly transfer of bodily fluids, or McKenna coughing / sneezing. In addition to Saad providing a negative test result yesterday.

I'd assume DHHS are working on the basis that any exposure was too brief and low level for Saad to contract anything.

Right. And if he doesnt test positive they made the right call.

But why are we stuck at home waiting for results when we get tested if its safe for us to go out and about and have brief contact with others ?

 

[TheFourPillars]

its a little confusing. Esp since McKenna was tested multiple times and it was only luck he didn't play before the result came in.

I would have thought the entire Ess side would be in quarantine for min 14 days, with preferably another 7 days after that before our next game.

I don't get why this season is so important given everything that is going on

Yes this but apparently the show must go on at the risk of everyone else that is playing

 

[Coaster2012]

its a little confusing. Esp since McKenna was tested multiple times and it was only luck he didn't play before the result came in.

I would have thought the entire Ess side would be in quarantine for min 14 days, with preferably another 7 days after that before our next game.

I don't get why this season is so important given everything that is going on

Because this kind of thing may happen for years, perhaps even forever, we cant live our lives forever in isolation. And its important if you dont want your side and competition to go bankrupt. A handful of covid cases is really nothing, considering America are getting 1000s per day.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

My oh my James Stewart, you’re looking more olive skinned than usual

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This direct photo needs to be sent to DHHS, Gil and Vic government and a lengthy statement needs to explain why this is okay

Anything less shows pure corruption and contempt for the public

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Yes this but apparently the show must go on at the risk of everyone else that is playing

Thats not fair. Why are we judging Victorias issues as a nationwide issue? Victoria did theiur own thing from day 1 re: school closures and well everything. They are their own case with their own issues.

No chance McGowan for example would let Eagles play in the same circumstances but Andrews just doesnt operate the same way

 

[TheFourPillars]

why would they risk 2 entire sides, and potentially more, and an entire season, plus the risk of death, for a game between Ess and Carl?

There seems to be special rules for football clubs that are not available for the rest of the community. This has nothing to do with Essendon if another club had the same issue it would have been the same result

 

[StillAtLarge]

 

[Tiger Toffee]

And this is why Victorian people are doing whatever the **** we want, this was always going to a happen as soon as the AFL got involved with the contact tracers.

Why would anyone in their right mind take covid seriously when rules are bent for certain places, lets not forget who our esteemed premier barracks for

 

[1990crow]

This is a joke surely.

 

[1990crow]

Thats not fair. Why are we judging Victorias issues as a nationwide issue? Victoria did theiur own thing from day 1 re: school closures and well everything. They are their own case with their own issues.

No chance McGowan for example would let Eagles play in the same circumstances but Andrews just doesnt operate the same way

Andrews wouldn't look out of place in CCP uniform.

 

[Dave]

That's why they allowed a large protest over a dead guy in... what was the city again?

You do know the NSW government tried to ban the protest in Sydney and their high court overturned it? Not sure what you expect would have happened had the Victorian Government tried the same. And how do you know the DHHS had any say in whether the protest went ahead or not anyway?

 

[Fridge16]

2016 - No evidence presented but Essendon cop a massive whack. Opposition fans rejoice. Essendon fans shattered.

2020 - Evidence (Saad photo) presented but Essendon get off. Essendon fans rejoice. Opposition fans shattered.

This feels good.

 

[Rod Stroker]

Nah, listening to several other coaches over the last few days & they we're all following very similar protocols to those Essendon were.

& obviously it's worked, be happy!

It just means they all took the same risk of having players from the same line in the same groups.
Pretty sure you lot would be singing a different tune if all of McKenna's group were wiped out for 2 weeks but the rest of the team still had to play missing your first choice defense.

Meanwhile other clubs actively decided to heed the advice given and reduce that risk.

 

[Andrew Mc]

But why are we stuck at home waiting for results when we get tested if its safe for us to go out and about and have brief contact with others ?

Exactly. It's a horrible look. One kid gets sick at a school, they close the whole thing down and tell everyone to isolate. AFL, nah, it's ok, nothing to see here. It's a joke.

 

[Toump Ass]

If I was Mitch McGovern I'd be wearing a face mask this weekend against Essendon, no question.