Corona impact on NRL...?

[gallagher]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.

If it’s as simple as that, all other codes would be playing.

AFL would be sitting back hoping that an NRL player tests positive so they can say 'I told you so'. If the NRL goes 3 or 4 rounds with no problems the AFL will jump on board quick-smart. Money talks.

They'd be starting up as fast as us if Demetriou was still in charge.

 

[cochise]

I dont understand how the game could continue if a player tests positive. That would mean that the entire team would have to be potentially infested and when they play another team then the opposition would be potentially infested. Compounded by the fact that many infected people can be asymptomatic and infectious for an extended period of time.

So what is the point of testing workers at Newmauch House everyday on entry?

Most Covid 19 cases spread from people who are systematic.


I would suggest that 16 dead at Newmarch, proves my point. Its a tough sell suggesting that by implementing the guidelines from a facility that has resulted in 16 deaths and over 60 cases, is a capable regime to keep the comp running.

I'd also suggest that none of the staff or residents were tackling each other.

They also haven't been able to send people displaying symptoms away, those poor people have been locked in that place 24 hrs a day. Its like comparing a cruise ship and the general population for why it got out of had so that comparison doesn't stand. I also wasn't saying that the NRL was implementing the Newmauch house guidelines?

Reading back my previous post, it was poorly worded and I don't even know what I was trying to say so I will withdraw that comment.

 

[Tiger5150]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

 

[Cairnstigers]

Anyone able to copy and paste this article about Joey Ratu? https://t.co/boaD6MKvFT




TIGERS
NRL hopefuls excited by proposal for second-tier trial matches
Matt Logue, The Daily Telegraph
May 5, 202

The introduction of second-tier trial matches this season would be life-changing for fringe Wests Tigers prop Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu.

Prior to the NRL’s shutdown, Ratuvakacereivalu was in contention for a top 30 position at the Tigers after impressing at the Nines tournament in Perth.

Then the coronavirus hit, forcing him out of the NRL squad and onto jobkeeper payments while working as a labourer.

Ratuvakacereivalu has mentally struggled since and is living in limbo after the Canterbury Cup competition was cancelled for 2020. So he would welcome a proposed second-tier trial match initiative.

As revealed in The Daily Telegraph, NRL rivals like the Roosters and South Sydney could merge under a proposal to play fortnightly trial matches to give players outside the top 17 at each club regular match conditioning.

Coaches would pick their 21-man squads each Tuesday for that weekend’s games then, players who miss out would be placed in a pool for the trial games.

The idea was tossed around at a recent NRL coaches’ association meeting and will be discussed in further detail at the next meeting of Project Apollo on Friday.

“I think that idea is so good for all the Cup boys,” said Ratuvakacereivalu, who has played 35 Canterbury Cup games for the Wests Magpies since 2018.

“Everyone is still wondering what the go is. We don’t even know if we can play Ron Massey Cup, so it would help if we could play some football.

“It would be fun, give us a chance for some game fitness and give the boys a chance to show off to the NRL coaches and prove ourselves for a top 30 spot.

“I was so close to making the NRL team, so that is what hurts the most.

“You want to take every opportunity you get to impress the coach, but there is not much I can do with the season off.”

Ratuvakacereivalu is one of hundreds of second-tier players who are currently on the rugby league scrapheap.

He has been working eight hours a day shifting metal on a job site while training in the afternoons when he gets home.

Unlike NRL players who will resume their competition on May 28, second-tier footballers like Ratuvakacereivalu don’t have any light at the end of the tunnel with the Canterbury Cup shelved for 2020.

“That is the difference — we have no idea what is going on,” he said.

“We have been told to keep fit because you never know what could happen.

“It has been pretty hectic, especially when there isn’t much information going around. It is a bit confusing, but it is what it is, I guess.

“I have no idea what is going on, but you just have to be ready for when you get the call. It helps knowing that I’m not the only player in this situation.

“The club has also helped a lot. They have set us up with jobkeeper payments. It helps knowing that the club is still looking after us. It helps because some of the boys have lost their jobs through the shutdown.”

Times have been tough for Ratuvakacereivalu with his league career on hold, but he is trying to keep his life in perspective.

“I’ve had a few operations on my leg, and I was out for a year and a half, so I guess I’ve been through worse,” he said.

“The timing sucks, but I’m trying to stay positive.

“I was so close to the NRL squad prior to the lockdown, so I’ll use that as motivation. I have got to be ready for whenever an opportunity arises.”

Honestly .... the NRL should be trying to save every dollar it has at the moment

Forget 2nd tier trials until 2021 ..lets just get through this season

What do you do with the players who miss the 17 each week?

Tell them to work harder at making the 17 .....competition for positions

And how can they show that without playing?

Impress at training ....we can't be wasting money in 2020 ...life is different for everyone

You know that is not the same though, and it doesn't have to be an expensive undertaking.

But how is it different than the way of the world at the moment ...the strongest survive ...why is it people want to baby footballers who can't crack it

I don't see it as babysitting players, its keeping your top 30 ready to step up. Ratu wouldn't be likely to be included anyway as he is outside the top 30 isn't he? This is for players you are paying in your top 30 anyway. I guess I'm just defending the players again 😉

Yes you are ....again

We need to save money ....we just need to get through this season best we can and move on in 2021

I do not see how this will really cost much at all.

If it can't break even it should get ignored ...any other season ...yeah no worries

If it is broadcast it would definately break even, they should only be using players they are paying anyway.

Well there is a thought
Why don't channel 9 and Fox broadcast the 2nd tier games as well as the NRL games
That will give them more games to broadcast and I would be happy to watch both competitions
Then they can pay the full amount of the original broadcasting rights
Win win

 

[cochise]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

Wow mate, I don't think there is any need to actually call someone an idiot.

 

[cochise]

Anyone able to copy and paste this article about Joey Ratu? https://t.co/boaD6MKvFT




TIGERS
NRL hopefuls excited by proposal for second-tier trial matches
Matt Logue, The Daily Telegraph
May 5, 202

The introduction of second-tier trial matches this season would be life-changing for fringe Wests Tigers prop Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu.

Prior to the NRL’s shutdown, Ratuvakacereivalu was in contention for a top 30 position at the Tigers after impressing at the Nines tournament in Perth.

Then the coronavirus hit, forcing him out of the NRL squad and onto jobkeeper payments while working as a labourer.

Ratuvakacereivalu has mentally struggled since and is living in limbo after the Canterbury Cup competition was cancelled for 2020. So he would welcome a proposed second-tier trial match initiative.

As revealed in The Daily Telegraph, NRL rivals like the Roosters and South Sydney could merge under a proposal to play fortnightly trial matches to give players outside the top 17 at each club regular match conditioning.

Coaches would pick their 21-man squads each Tuesday for that weekend’s games then, players who miss out would be placed in a pool for the trial games.

The idea was tossed around at a recent NRL coaches’ association meeting and will be discussed in further detail at the next meeting of Project Apollo on Friday.

“I think that idea is so good for all the Cup boys,” said Ratuvakacereivalu, who has played 35 Canterbury Cup games for the Wests Magpies since 2018.

“Everyone is still wondering what the go is. We don’t even know if we can play Ron Massey Cup, so it would help if we could play some football.

“It would be fun, give us a chance for some game fitness and give the boys a chance to show off to the NRL coaches and prove ourselves for a top 30 spot.

“I was so close to making the NRL team, so that is what hurts the most.

“You want to take every opportunity you get to impress the coach, but there is not much I can do with the season off.”

Ratuvakacereivalu is one of hundreds of second-tier players who are currently on the rugby league scrapheap.

He has been working eight hours a day shifting metal on a job site while training in the afternoons when he gets home.

Unlike NRL players who will resume their competition on May 28, second-tier footballers like Ratuvakacereivalu don’t have any light at the end of the tunnel with the Canterbury Cup shelved for 2020.

“That is the difference — we have no idea what is going on,” he said.

“We have been told to keep fit because you never know what could happen.

“It has been pretty hectic, especially when there isn’t much information going around. It is a bit confusing, but it is what it is, I guess.

“I have no idea what is going on, but you just have to be ready for when you get the call. It helps knowing that I’m not the only player in this situation.

“The club has also helped a lot. They have set us up with jobkeeper payments. It helps knowing that the club is still looking after us. It helps because some of the boys have lost their jobs through the shutdown.”

Times have been tough for Ratuvakacereivalu with his league career on hold, but he is trying to keep his life in perspective.

“I’ve had a few operations on my leg, and I was out for a year and a half, so I guess I’ve been through worse,” he said.

“The timing sucks, but I’m trying to stay positive.

“I was so close to the NRL squad prior to the lockdown, so I’ll use that as motivation. I have got to be ready for whenever an opportunity arises.”

Honestly .... the NRL should be trying to save every dollar it has at the moment

Forget 2nd tier trials until 2021 ..lets just get through this season

What do you do with the players who miss the 17 each week?

Tell them to work harder at making the 17 .....competition for positions

And how can they show that without playing?

Impress at training ....we can't be wasting money in 2020 ...life is different for everyone

You know that is not the same though, and it doesn't have to be an expensive undertaking.

But how is it different than the way of the world at the moment ...the strongest survive ...why is it people want to baby footballers who can't crack it

I don't see it as babysitting players, its keeping your top 30 ready to step up. Ratu wouldn't be likely to be included anyway as he is outside the top 30 isn't he? This is for players you are paying in your top 30 anyway. I guess I'm just defending the players again 😉

Yes you are ....again

We need to save money ....we just need to get through this season best we can and move on in 2021

I do not see how this will really cost much at all.

If it can't break even it should get ignored ...any other season ...yeah no worries

If it is broadcast it would definately break even, they should only be using players they are paying anyway.

Well there is a thought
Why don't channel 9 and Fox broadcast the 2nd tier games as well as the NRL games
That will give them more games to broadcast and I would be happy to watch both competitions
Then they can pay the full amount of the original broadcasting rights
Win win

In the original article I'm sure it was suggested that these matches be broadcast on a Monday night using the same ground as the Sunday game as the equipment would already be set up.

 

[Tiger5150]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.

I seriously dont follow the logic behind that. Explain the logic that if I am in contact with a known case that I have to isolate and quarantine for minimum 14 days, but 34 people who have been in close contact with known case.....play on?

 

[Tiger5150]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

Wow mate, I don't think there is any need to actually call someone an idiot.

I didnt, Gallagher did. I was questioning his logic that anyone questioning the logistics of how the NRL would treat a positive, is an idiot.

My point was you are NOT an idiot to question the logistics, its a pretty fair case.

 

[cochise]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.


I seriously dont follow the logic behind that. Explain the logic that if I am in contact with a known case that I have to isolate and quarantine for minimum 14 days, but 34 people who have been in close contact with known case.....play on?

That is actually not true, it depends on the classification of that contact. I do not know what classification they have placed on the contact the players will be having. You can spend up to 2 hrs in the same room as someone before you need to isolate for 2 weeks.

 

[cochise]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

Wow mate, I don't think there is any need to actually call someone an idiot.


I didnt, Gallagher did. I was questioning his logic that anyone questioning the logistics of how the NRL would treat a positive, is an idiot.

My point was you are NOT an idiot to question the logistics, its a pretty fair case.

Sorry mate, a bit tired tonight and read that wrong lol. I'm the idiot.

 

[Geo]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

Wow mate, I don't think there is any need to actually call someone an idiot.


I didnt, Gallagher did. I was questioning his logic that anyone questioning the logistics of how the NRL would treat a positive, is an idiot.

My point was you are NOT an idiot to question the logistics, its a pretty fair case.

Wouldn't it be like a school ...where the school is closed..the person isolated ..any contacts tested..school cleaned and re-opened as soon as possible...That is from Gladys..logistically..

 

[Tiger5150]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.


I seriously dont follow the logic behind that. Explain the logic that if I am in contact with a known case that I have to isolate and quarantine for minimum 14 days, but 34 people who have been in close contact with known case.....play on?

That is actually not true, it depends on the classification of that contact. I do not know what classification they have placed on the contact the players will be having. You can spend up to 2 hrs in the same room as someone before you need to isolate for 2 weeks.

Ill bow to your greater knowledge on this then but I as you say, I wonder what rating you have on two blokes tackling each other, face to face, both gasping for air sucking in seagulls?

To make my point clear. I am not necessarily arguing that the NRL shouldnt get back to playing, I'm merely saying that I cant understand how it would work if a player tested positive and cant see how the game would be able to continue.

IMO the NRL are banking on the low odds of a player contracting the virus and doing everything they can to reduce those odds further. IMO they are banking on it not happening.

 

[gallagher]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

So lets say my work colleague has tested postive. He taken away and is treated. They then test everyone in my workplace and we all get cleared. can we return to work or is the business closed down?

 

[Tiger5150]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

Wow mate, I don't think there is any need to actually call someone an idiot.


I didnt, Gallagher did. I was questioning his logic that anyone questioning the logistics of how the NRL would treat a positive, is an idiot.

My point was you are NOT an idiot to question the logistics, its a pretty fair case.

Wouldn't it be like a school ...where the school is closed..the person isolated ..any contacts tested..school cleaned and re-opened as soon as possible...That is from Gladys..logistically..

To carry that anaolgy further, the NRL would be like someone in a class testing positive and they isolate one person, then move the whole class into another school, in another class room with 17 other new people.

Makes sense to someone I guess

 

[cochise]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.


I seriously dont follow the logic behind that. Explain the logic that if I am in contact with a known case that I have to isolate and quarantine for minimum 14 days, but 34 people who have been in close contact with known case.....play on?

That is actually not true, it depends on the classification of that contact. I do not know what classification they have placed on the contact the players will be having. You can spend up to 2 hrs in the same room as someone before you need to isolate for 2 weeks.


Ill bow to your greater knowledge on this then but I as you say, I wonder what rating you have on two blokes tackling each other, face to face, both gasping for air sucking in seagulls?

To make my point clear. I am not necessarily arguing that the NRL shouldnt get back to playing, I'm merely saying that I cant understand how it would work if a player tested positive and cant see how the game would be able to continue.

IMO the NRL are banking on the low odds of a player contracting the virus and doing everything they can to reduce those odds further. IMO they are banking on it not happening.

To be honest I don't know how they are planning about to doing, but I do 100% believe the NRL will try to continue the season if someone does test positive. Maybe they will isolate teams for 2 weeks if there is a case. I believe they are confident of catching any cases very early.

I know for the 1st week of training players are only training in small groups, that can be seen in the pics of todays training.

The NRL's biosecurity expert has told them that there is one in 10000 chance of a player testing positive under the NRL's guidelines compared to one in 1000 chance for the general population.

 

[Tiger5150]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

So lets say my work colleague has tested postive. He taken away and is treated. They then test everyone in my workplace and we all get cleared. can we return to work or is the business closed down?

You didnt answer my question.

But Ill answer yours.

To take your analogy, someone from your workplace tests positive and say you are say......Josh Reynolds. Ok, so in your analogy, the whole team and staff get isolated and tested, that is two days off work. BEST CASE scenario, Tigers lose two days (probably more) training in a possible 5-6 day turnaround. Fair scenario?

Factor in that it takes 24 hrs to get results, that means that you were infectious yesterday at training. What if you played yesterday? That is 34-50 people potentially impacted, again best case scenario.

These two scenarios are best case but they dont actually factor in that this virus is VERY transmissible. All of these other cases, nursing homes etc, they werent running around tacking each other, they were practicing social distancing and good hygiene. Chances are one positive infects a few people, then what?

Im not saying they cant or shouldnt get back into it, but IMO to simply say a positive is simple case of isolation and play on is I think very simplistic and naive.

 

[Tiger5150]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.

So it’s serious enough for the NBA to suspend their comp, but the NRL can go on like nothing happened? Yeah, nah

That was months ago when testing wasn't as easy as it is now.

It was when cases were in their infancy. I get some of you are desperate for footy, but it’s seriously clouding your judgement.

Not at all, you watch if the NRL has a case they will isolate that player and play on.


I seriously dont follow the logic behind that. Explain the logic that if I am in contact with a known case that I have to isolate and quarantine for minimum 14 days, but 34 people who have been in close contact with known case.....play on?

That is actually not true, it depends on the classification of that contact. I do not know what classification they have placed on the contact the players will be having. You can spend up to 2 hrs in the same room as someone before you need to isolate for 2 weeks.


Ill bow to your greater knowledge on this then but I as you say, I wonder what rating you have on two blokes tackling each other, face to face, both gasping for air sucking in seagulls?

To make my point clear. I am not necessarily arguing that the NRL shouldnt get back to playing, I'm merely saying that I cant understand how it would work if a player tested positive and cant see how the game would be able to continue.

IMO the NRL are banking on the low odds of a player contracting the virus and doing everything they can to reduce those odds further. IMO they are banking on it not happening.

To be honest I don't know how they are planning about to doing, but I do 100% believe the NRL will try to continue the season if someone does test positive. Maybe they will isolate teams for 2 weeks if there is a case. I believe they are confident of catching any cases very early.

I know for the 1st week of training players are only training in small groups, that can be seen in the pics of todays training.

The NRL's biosecurity expert has told them that there is one in 10000 chance of a player testing positive under the NRL's guidelines compared to one in 1000 chance for the general population.

I dont disagree with you. IMO the NRL is banking on no one catching it.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

So you are saying the NRL are in no better or informed position than the USA was 6-8 weeks ago (and it continues to bury its head in the sand to this day)? I wouldn't be calling anyone an idiot mate.

 

[cochise]

To take your analogy, someone from your workplace tests positive and say you are say…Josh Reynolds. Ok, so in your analogy, the whole team and staff get isolated and tested, that is two days off work. BEST CASE scenario, Tigers lose two days (probably more) training in a possible 5-6 day turnaround. Fair scenario?

I think if you had that scenario the NRL would postpone a game, they have said all along they will be flexible and agile in those situations. The worry would be as you stated if someone tested positive in the days after a game, but again I wouldn't put it past them to postpone games for those teams. I believe the NRL will do anything they have to to complete the season.

 

[gallagher]

If a player tested positive, his opponents and teammates would then get tested . If they are all cleared then of course it would continue. Idiots like the red bandana knob would disagree of course.


Let me get this straight. The world is in the grip of a pandemic that has killed 100 in Australia, 250K worldwide, has been proven to be easily transmitted and has resulted in the closure of thousands of businesses and put 10's of thousands out of work, but if you question the logistics of how the NRL would treat and isolate a positive case in an environment of close physical contact, you are an idiot?

So lets say my work colleague has tested postive. He taken away and is treated. They then test everyone in my workplace and we all get cleared. can we return to work or is the business closed down?


You didnt answer my question.

But Ill answer yours.

To take your analogy, someone from your workplace tests positive and say you are say......Josh Reynolds. Ok, so in your analogy, the whole team and staff get isolated and tested, that is two days off work. BEST CASE scenario, Tigers lose two days (probably more) training in a possible 5-6 day turnaround. Fair scenario?

Factor in that it takes 24 hrs to get results, that means that you were infectious yesterday at training. What if you played yesterday? That is 34-50 people potentially impacted, again best case scenario.

These two scenarios are best case but they dont actually factor in that this virus is VERY transmissible. All of these other cases, nursing homes etc, they werent running around tacking each other, they were practicing social distancing and good hygiene. Chances are one positive infects a few people, then what?

Im not saying they cant or shouldnt get back into it, but IMO to simply say a positive is simple case of isolation and play on is I think very simplistic and naive.

All thats correct. So lots of people were possibly infected by one person but have now been tested and are clear. can they go back to work?