Mega Thread >>COVID-19 DISCUSSION THREAD<<

[The King!]

Anyone heard anything on the trade industries?

who knows
if the government thinks an actual lockdown hey stay in your house or else will work I wish theyd just do it already

 

[caesar88]

you were cosistent from day 1

And if I am wrong I will say so

******** hope I am.

Gives me an extra year to plan for my 2021 premiership party at least

 

[The King!]

starting the simpsons from season 1 so at least the next 20 weeks will be ok

 

[RW]

Anyone heard anything on the trade industries?

Most small to medium sized businesses should be eligible for cash flow support, they will get the relief when they do their next BAS.

Sole traders might be eligible for income support payments.

 

[Corpuscles]

Closer to $10m

I hate to be a harbinger of more bad news.

But that is extremely optimistic.

I cast my eye over the financials 2019 (posted by Robbieando)
Most will not understand them , but they effectively show Sydney Swans were at that point close to technically insolvent ... in common lingo, "COMPLETELY BROKE".

Current Liabilities exceeded Current Assets
The $2m member fund or Net Assets was propped up by Work i Progress Asset development.

This is why the AFL is doing everything it can to have the season run somehow.

It's (AFL) TV media income is dependent on producing product
Players and staff are on contract and are not easily broken.
Members and Sponsors must keep their money IN without refund or reduction.

PS Can someone advise me how to multi quote posts? Please and thank you.

 

[RobbieK]

My actual frustration about it going ahead in the first place lies in the optics of it. At a time when we as Australians need to be taking this threat very seriously and practising social distancing, the AFL continues broadcasting it's contact sport to millions. Frankly it just sent a horrible message, especially when the AFL considers itself a beacon of leadership in the community. They then plowed ahead with the mentality that they could get around it somehow. To me, that's arrogance. We're now left with a season that, IMO, is compromised. Haven't agreed with any of their actions from the moment this thing became an issue so they don't deserve my patience or understanding. If you feel differently then that's fine.

Sure, that is a legitimate perspective.

But ultimately the main responsibility of the AFL is the health of the AFL, not the health of the Australian population in general. The latter is the responsibility of the government. In the absence of strict government regulations restricting football from being played at all, the league had a responsibility to find a way to make the season go ahead.

They were put in a position with no good choices. They made compromises that acknowledged the seriousness of the health crisis, playing games in empty stadiums minimised any risk involved in the games very significantly. I think they handled their conflicting responsibilities in a manner that would be expected.

 

[Punts]

Most small to medium sized businesses should be eligible for cash flow support, they will get the relief when they do their next BAS.

Sole traders might be eligible for income support payments.

Far out this is shit

So the construction industry looks like to be also going into lockdown?

 

[BlueRoses]

Hey Blue! Great to see you back

No job right now, guess I'll just rewatch old games. Very surprised anyone remembers me, but very appreciated!

 

[The King!]

anyone seen the government exit strategy outline?

 

[RW]

Far out this is shit

So the construction industry looks like to be also going into lockdown?

I saw one article that said construction sites would still be allowed to operate:

Food markets, grocery and retail stores, shopping centres, office buildings, construction sites, factories, prisons and correctional facilities are allowed to retain their normal operations.

Victoria has declared an 'unprecedented' state of emergency. Here's what that means

Victoria's "unprecedented" state of emergency enforces a mandatory self-quarantine period for returning travellers and bans large gatherings. It also gives health officials the power to detain people, search premises without a warrant and force people or areas into lockdown.

www.abc.net.au

 

[The King!]

heres usa essential services basically everyone

Essential list from the US

Gas stations, auto supply stores, auto repair shops and related facilities
Pharmacies
Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks and convenience stores
Liquor stores
Restaurants (only for delivery, takeout and drive-thru)
Hardware stores and plumbers
Contractors and other tradesmen, appliance repair personnel
Exterminators and other service providers
Landscape and pool care businesses, including residential landscape and pool care
Construction sites and engineering and architecture firms
Banks and related financial institutions including insurance and accounting services
Phone and computer sellers
Community benefit organizations on a case-by-case basis
Laundromats, dry cleaners and laundry service providers
Healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics and healthcare operations including research and laboratory services, medical wholesale and distribution, and dentists
Businesses that provide shelter and/or social services
Newspapers, television, radio and other media outlets
Businesses offering mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes
Airlines, taxis and other private transportation providers
Home-based care for seniors, adults or children
Assisted living facilities, nursing homes, adult day care centers and senior facilities
Pet supply stores
Veterinary offices
Police stations
Fire stations
Building code enforcement
Jails
Courts
Garbage/sanitation and recycling services
Public transportation (Muni, BART, subways)
Utilities (water, power and gas, telecommunications)
Certain city, county, state and federal offices
Funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries
Maintenance staff, cleaners, janitors and doormen
Manufacturing including food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, paper products, safety and sanitary products

 

[The King!]

From Monday, clubs will take ‘drastic steps’ to survive. It will be the tip of the iceberg

AFL clubs face a bloody Monday of cuts. It’s the tip of the iceberg

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Punts]

Just spoke to a rep who supplies my steel and they are closing Tuesday so that means me also

 

[The King!]

Just spoke to a rep who supplies my steel and they are closing Tuesday so that means me also

That sucks

my brother works in building industry union stuff and said steel and supplies were going to be a major issue

 

[Punts]

That sucks

my brother works in building industry union stuff and said steel and supplies were going to be a major issue

I thought me might be an industry that would get away with it but seems not

No official word on concrete plants but thinking they will be the same

 

[Olian]

Just spoke to a rep who supplies my steel and they are closing Tuesday so that means me also

Mate that’s no good. Hopefully things can turn around quickly.

 

[swanssince2002]

Since I have the capability to work from home I'm not affected for now but at this rate who knows really...

 

[The King!]

rugby and a league going ahead

woopie doo

 

[Kirkswan]

I thought me might be an industry that would get away with it but seems not

No official word on concrete plants but thinking they will be the same

That's a real buggar Punts... They announced small business and sole trader packages today, so maybe some of your suppliers will stay open.

Fingers crossed for you mate!

 

[Punts]

Mate that’s no good. Hopefully things can turn around quickly.

A lot worse people of than myself but still will hurt.

Didn’t think it would get to this

 

[The King!]

need to run for parliament seems to be a safe job,

 

[Punts]

Wonder if concrete plants are non essential

 

[Olian]

rugby and a league going ahead

woopie doo

League has no money. They were asking for money from the government last week.

 

[swanssince2002]

As soon as I heard news of the first student arriving from overseas being hit with the coronavirus I was in disbelief. But I didn't expect it to come to this...

 

[robbieando]

League has no money. They were asking for money from the government last week.

They're talking of moving the entire competition to remote Queensland just to continue. I don't think they will continue for long if the Governments have their say