News Coronavirus and NRL

[blue bags]

stay calm, dont be irrational, schizo, dont make kneejerks decisions, stay calm

 

[wibble]

thers only 250 cases nationally, it’s more likely they won’t. And even if one does it doesn’t mean to say they all will have it if precautions have been taken. You can also test quickly if they are all on on site.

From 141 cases just 3 days ago. And in reality, there's probably 10 to 20 times that number.

But I agree, any one person's probability of getting coronavirus in Australia at the moment is pretty low. So having players in one spot where they can be isolated may work for a while.

I doubt players would cop that for very long, and it won't matter for long as the exploding rate here will mean players eventually get it. Only 1 needs to get infected before the NRL is compromised.

For those who hate the term "lockdown", that is the one our chief medical officer is now using...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03...ia-live-updates-covid-19-latest-news/12056788

 

[beave]

It might be jumping the gun for you, but what about the guy who is about to lose his job over this? Potentially lose his house or his business? Should he not fight to save those over making what now is a donation to a footy club?

If they are in this unfortunate situation, I don’t think a $150 membership refund is going to save their house or business mate.

I’m into music as well, I have seen all the bands I like having to cancel their shows through europe over the next few months, and it sucks for everyone involved. The difference between a football club and a band is that a football club will be able to make up for the event short coming pretty quickly once the season is underway again. Bands are forced to have to reorganise a tour again which is a massive logistical nightmare and aren’t as easily able to make up for the cancelled event like a football team is with multiple home games.

I hope you’re business pulls through this shit mate.

 

[Pommy]

In all seriousness. Can someone please explain to me how this virus has spread to Tom Hanks and his wife, an EPL Player, Justin Tredueuauuauua's wife, some pom member of parliament and a member of the Brazilian President's entourage within 20weeks while BYPASSING the majority of us?

I think there would be thousands out there that just thought their headache and sore throat was a hangover or sinus issues.

I don’t know about you but I’m not taking many flights and for the most part interact with the same select few people daily.

 

[unforgiven]

If they are in this unfortunate situation, I don’t think a $150 membership refund is going to save their house or business mate.

My membership is over $1000, I'm not so much talking about losing one or two games. If we go into a 3-4 month suspension the season is done. I don't think it is unreasonable for people to expect a refund in that case, some won't take it, I might not take it, but some will need to!

 

[Eelectrica]

I've only got a 4 game Titans pass. Was going to pay for the Parra ticket separately. I won't take the refund. Not that it was going to be huge, but I'd prefer to take the long term approach.
I'm lucky that I'm debt free and in a position to do so though.

I'll take the refund for upcoming concert tickets when they get cancelled. Pretty sure DT and IM are going to be cancelled. still a few away so things can change.

The shield season is done with few players all keeping a good distance from each other usually. They do share the ball around though. Yet NRL is to continue? Pretty sure byThursday we'll have a new announcement that it ain't happening.

 

[_Johnsy]

Ok so by that logic they’ll never be able to make a decision as it’ll forever be changing. Make a decision with the facts you have now ffs, not rocket science

It’s not rocket science you say.

I’ll repeat this for you, This is an ever evolving situation & the medical professionals are understanding & learning more about this virus daily. So it’s a considered response to listen to experts. Then make changes to implemented policy & the NRL’s response as deemed appropriate. I hope this basic rationale sinks in this time.

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

thers only 250 cases nationally, it’s more likely they won’t. And even if one does it doesn’t mean to say they all will have it if precautions have been taken. You can also test quickly if they are all on on site.

There are 250 confirmed cases. There are potentially are a lot more than that out there. And once it starts to spread it happens very quickly.

If you had the players all in one place they would be doing contact drills, training in gyms together, team meetings, all of that. If one of them got it it would spread like wildfire.

Anyway this idea of sticking them all in one place is highly unlikely. Fuggedaboutit.

 

[Quicksilver]

There are 250 confirmed cases. There are potentially are a lot more than that out there. And once it starts to spread it happens very quickly.

If you had the players all in one place they would be doing contact drills, training in gyms together, team meetings, all of that. If one of them got it it would spread like wildfire.

Anyway this idea of sticking them all in one place is highly unlikely. Fuggedaboutit.

If we did it soon enough it's feasible though.

It's gotta be a lot better than cancelling a multi-million dollar sport. We can all keep watching on Tv. Good times.

 

[King hit]

It’s crazy how they are saying the NRL will die over this. It’s fear mongering at its best.

 

[Quicksilver]

It’s crazy how they are saying the NRL will die over this. It’s fear mongering at its best.

Rugby League probably won't die

The NRL as a governing body could.

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

If we did it soon enough it's feasible though.

It's gotta be a lot better than cancelling a multi-million dollar sport. We can all keep watching on Tv. Good times.

Sure if you could do it but there are just too many impracticalities when you think through it. One of the main ones being that the players wouldn’t agree to being quarantined for months in some country town.

 

[Quicksilver]

Sure if you could do it but there are just too many impracticalities when you think through it. One of the main ones being that the players wouldn’t agree to being quarantined for months in some country town.

Well, most of them are being paid good money which is provided by the TV contract.

The would be protecting their own livelihood.

Maybe they could do it but shorten the season or something.

I'm not paid that type of money for my job but if it was a requirement I'd do it.

People go to war for a lot less money.

 

[TheFrog]

It’s crazy how they are saying the NRL will die over this. It’s fear mongering at its best.

They could find themselves insolvent if things don't go well.

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

It’s crazy how they are saying the NRL will die over this. It’s fear mongering at its best.

That’s true. People will still want to watch footy when it’s all over. Even in the case of a few clubs going bust they will likely get bailed out one way or another and work out a way to get it back up and running.

 

[Mr Angry]

Just watching the QRL, Prizzy Park Burleigh.

There is a crowd, not huge, looks normal.

Are there many at Campbelltown for the NSW Cup?

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

Well, most of them are being paid good money which is provided by the TV contract.

The would be protecting their own livelihood.

Maybe they could do it but shorten the season or something.

I'm not paid that type of money for my job but if it was a requirement I'd do it.

People go to war for a lot less money.

Maybe. I just don’t think it’s a likely outcome. But who knows in these crazy times.

 

[Canard]

The clubs are going to be facing financial hardships as well mate. As I said, these fans will no doubt get something back in return once this dust settles, but asking for immediate compo in these early stages is just jumping the gun for mine. Let the clubs focus on keeping the comp and clubs going and then worry about the compo later.

Timing is an issue, yes, but say the season is fan free, you can't begrudge people that might have a massive impact on their financial situation seeking refunds.

 

[typicalfan]

Timing is an issue, yes, but say the season is fan free, you can't begrudge people that might have a massive impact on their financial situation seeking refunds.

This is true, just as you can't begrudge a club for seeking compensation or players and for the code to ask for assistance. Nothing is for free anymore.

 

[Coparugby]

From someone working in the Italian health system. Some extracts below

https://threader.app/thread/1237142891077697538


5/ Patients above 65 or younger with comorbidities are not even assessed by ITU, I am not saying not tubed, I’m saying not assessed and no ITU staff attends when they arrest. Staff are working as much as they can but they are starting to get sick and are emotionally overwhelmed.

6/ My friends call me in tears because they see people dying in front of them and they con only offer some oxygen. Ortho and pathologists are being given a leaflet and sent to see patients on NIV. PLEASE STOP, READ THIS AGAIN AND THINK.

7/ We have seen the same pattern in different areas a week apart, and there is no reason that in a few weeks it won’t be the same everywhere, this is the pattern: