News Coronavirus and NRL

[Xcalibre]

I was all for keeping the NRL season going as long as possible, but starting to think it’s best to shut it down after today’s games. It’s concerning the amount of people out and about carrying on like everything is normal and not adhering to social distancing protocols (just look at Bondi the other day or pretty much any pub/cafe around the country).

The public are being told one thing about the seriousness of the situation, but then they see footy players running around hugging each other every tackle, and it definitely sends mixed messages to the public.

Bunch of morons tbh.

Even if they’re in the lowest at-risk category, think of the wider population. The death rates in some countries should be all you need to see, to realise how bad it can/will get here.

I’m fortunate that I live in the bush and like my solitude, work from home and there are currently no reported cases in my region yet, but it’s only a matter of time. People simply aren’t being careful enough. I had to go to town for an appointment last Thursday and the place was packed like it is before xmas or easter. I worry that people will travel from Sydney to shop here, if they’re not already. Don’t ruin the oasis!

Tried to get in and out as efficiently as possible, while buying supplies I needed, but everyone seemed to be acting normal. Not standing far from each other (which let’s face it, takes some practice as it’s so unusual) It was good in a way. Bought a few things from aldi and it was calm and the usual number of people were shopping.

I’ve been keeping hand wipes in my car etc for years. Dunno how you can be out and not use one before eating at least. A must when travelling abroad too. washing up in bathrooms is more risky imo, because you usually have to touch a door etc. It seems much of the general public aren’t as hygiene aware. Even family members I’ve had to urge to get in the habit. It’s alarming to me that everyone doesn’t already do this.

 

[Xcalibre]

During a game, are players adhering to the social distancing policy?

Nope. Seen some try the “elbow shake” but 90% resort to the norm, hugs and handshakes. Probably is irrelevant though as they’re all over each other during play, and touching the same ball, which is only disinfected at stoppages afaik.

 

[roofromoz]

A question now surely would be whether Penrith travelling to Melbourne next week being deemed as essential travel?

 

[simmo05]

... and yet our schools remain open. What risk to the community there?

Exactly right. And churches are still open. But nah can't go and sit on a beach though!

 

[Game_Breaker]

ScoMo announced all non-essential travel within Australia should be cancelled
It will come to a point when all state borders will be closed imo

NRL games are classified as employment so they can travel, but it will come to a point where the home and away season can't continue like this, there's no point because there's no crowds

 

[Game_Breaker]

A question now surely would be whether Penrith travelling to Melbourne next week being deemed as essential travel?

It's their job, so yes
We're still allowed to go to work

But drastic changes need to be made

 

[Xcalibre]

 

[blue bags]

all non essential travel banned , by scomo , announced just today , NRL could be stopped tomoz , same as AFL

Australians have been advised against all non-essential travel within the country, in addition to being told not to travel overseas.

Key points

• Australian's told to avoid all non-essential domestic trips
• Stronger, localised measures will be coming to enforce social distancing rules
• The financial package of measures, combined with that already announced, amount to some $189 billion or around 10 per cent of the size of the Australian economy.
• Victoria and New South Wales will push for a lockdown of non-essential activities, including businesses.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03...us-live-updates-covid-19-latest-news/12078506

 

[lockyno1]

Look eventually we will lockdown hopefully we get a round or two in before we do

 

[Wizardman]

Look eventually we will lockdown hopefully we get a round or two in before we do

Im tipping by the end of next week, we'll be in lockdown.

 

[lockyno1]

Im tipping by the end of next week, we'll be in lockdown.

Yep think next week will go on but after that could be a struggle

 

[2 weeks]

So for today at least we need to be

 

[blue bags]

the state borders could go into lockdown , grinding interstate travel to a halt
NT allready locked down
we need all NRL players , teams in sydney , play there

 

[blue bags]

ScoMo announced all non-essential travel within Australia should be cancelled
It will come to a point when all state borders will be closed imo

NRL games are classified as employment so they can travel, but it will come to a point where the home and away season can't continue like this, there's no point because there's no crowds

its the TV CONTRACT thats important, needs to be on tv, for viewers, fans, sponsors , contracts . big money in that, the NRL cant afford to lose all that money

 

[franklin2323]

It's their job, so yes
We're still allowed to go to work

But drastic changes need to be made

Private Jet would help with that

 

[Burwood]

the state borders could go into lockdown , grinding interstate travel to a halt
NT allready locked down
we need all NRL players , teams in sydney , play there

Add SA to that list now as well. Sydney would seem the obvious choice. There was talk of a resort in FNQ offering a base for all 16 clubs, but I doubt they’d have the facilities available to support 8 matches of footy every week, plus training- the grounds would be ruined in no time at all.

 

[Wizardman]

We are starting to f**king look like a lost Japanese soldier on some island still fighting a war that finished years ago. Give it up NRL.

 

[Cactus]

DO NOT give in to the hysteria NRL.

Do whatever is necessary to ensure the game goes on in a manner that the Gov agrees with and in keeping with all the medical advice and safety measures.

Do not let us down ARLC

 

[Generalzod]

Until the End of the World, one of my favourite U2 songs

 

[Wizardman]

DO NOT give in to the hysteria NRL.

Do whatever is necessary to ensure the game goes on in a manner that the Gov agrees with and in keeping with all the medical advice and safety measures.

Do not let us down ARLC

It is not hysteria.....have a look at news around the world. NRL need to lead by example.