The AFL or the Australian Football League is doing the impossible. They are doing what the whole world fears. Amid the crisis and the fear that the whole world facing with the coronavirus, the AFL has no fear. Why we say this, well, it because while other sports leagues have been cancelled, they are carrying on with the AFL game fixtures.
The Show Must Go On
This will be the song of the day as the AFL is determined to have the league. This is despite the rest of the world is in fear and shock.
According to several AFL representatives, it is riskier not to have the AFL than it is to have it. They noted that without the AFL or footy, everything would be a disaster. Fine Aussies can love to play online casino games, but they love footy as well.
Additionally, several league teams, without the AFL season would have to close. As such, it was easier for them to have the AFL than not to have it.
For the sake of all the footy lovers and those who love to bet on the games. AFL CEO Gillian McLachlan was quoted to have said “but footy is resilient and footy will survive”
Therefore, viewers can look forward to the games taking place, however, they will not look like a standard 17-round season.
AFL Clubs Safety Measures
Although the AFL must go on, it does not mean that the players are oblivious to what is happening. As players flew in from their respective states, they were seen wearing masks. As much as they love footy, they also need to stay safe as well.
That is why, even before the decision was made for the league to continue, the players were asked if they want to be part of it or not. Because one cannot deny the fact that the coronavirus is growing in Australia.
Number Of Australia Covid-19 Cases
While the AFL is determined to go on, the cases of the deadly covid-19 virus are growing in Australia. So far, there were 709 confirmed cases of covid-19 virus Australia. Of those709, 657 are active cases and there are also 113 new cases. There are 6 deaths and 1 critical case. With 46 patients who have recovered.
How Footy Was Saved
It is no secret that there is growing concern over the virus spreading, that is why many are shocked as to how footy managed to survive. With so many people under quarantine and self-quarantine, how on earth did the AFL manage to survive and have the league as planned?
The Health Minister stated that they know that footy was struggling to survive and they had a talk with the Chief Medical Officer of Australia.
It was decided that as long there are less than 500 people at the public events, they could continue with the league. It was also stated there had to be under 100 people in a room at a time.
As long as the League stuck to these rules, they could have their games as planned as there would be no legal concerns.
Conclusion
As we said earlier, AFL must go one, and since Aussies love footy so much, they are much for the idea. However, players are taking all the measures to make sure that they are safe during the period.
AFL FAQs
[accordiongroup id=”684″][accordion group=”684″ title=”Will there be AFL games in 2020?” active=”true”]Yes, the Australian Football League games are being held as per the league dates. However, there are some rules that players have to adhere and there no fans who are allowed at the stadiums.[/accordion][accordion group=”684″ title=”Will I be able to watch the AFL games love?” active=””]Yes, fans will be able to watch all the games live. Fans can watch the games via Live TV and on-demand content for all free. Players can also live stream games via their website.[/accordion][accordion group=”684″ title=”Which are the first teams to play in the AFL 2020 League?” active=””]The match of the footy league will be Richmond vs Carlton. It will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[/accordion][accordion group=”684″ title=”Which team has won the mist AFL premierships?” active=””]That would be Essendon and Carlton. They have both won 16 each. From all the Australian Football League teams only Freemantle, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney are yet to win a premiership.[/accordion][accordion group=”684″ title=”Will I be to go and watch the AFL games live?” active=””]Due to the strict rules and the covid-19 virus, there will no fans that are allowed at the stadiums. However, fans will be allowed to live stream the games online various several channels.[/accordion][/accordiongroup]