Sydney Swans AFL team goes into quarantine after at least TEN players test positive to coronavirus
- At least 10 players from Sydney Swans AFL team recorded positive Covid results
- The identity of the infected players is yet to be confirmed by the Sydney Swans
- Follows a number of squad members attending a harbour cruise last weekend
The Sydney Swans AFL team are in the midst of a massive Covid outbreak, with at least 10 players testing positive for coronavirus.
It is the biggest outbreak ever recorded for the sport, and follows a number of players attending a harbour cruise last weekend.
‘The Swans are scrambling with a major Covid outbreak sweeping through their playing group, more than 10 players testing positive in recent days,’ reporter Mitch Cleary said on 7 News.
‘NSW today confirmed a record 3000 (plus) cases; Swans players enjoyed a boat cruise late last week as they finished pre-Christmas training.
‘All players are vaccinated but it will provide a setback to their new year return.
The Sydney Swans AFL team are in the midst of a massive Covid outbreak, with at least 10 players testing positive for coronavirus (pictured, players in recent pre-season training)
Testing clinics across Sydney (pictured) are experiencing significant delays – it comes after 3000 plus cases were confirmed on Tuesday
‘This latest example the biggest outbreak at an AFL club yet and likely to give the AFL new considerations to their 2022 Covid plans after declaring in recent weeks they would try and push on amid outbreaks.’
The squad is now in isolation, with the identity of the infected players not confirmed at this stage – although superstar Lance Franklin is not believed to be among those who tested positive.
The Swans confirmed the outbreak on Tuesday evening.
‘The Sydney Swans can confirm some members of the football department, including players, have tested positive for Covid-19 during their leave period,’ the club said in a statement.
‘All affected players and staff are double vaccinated and all report to be in good health.
‘The club’s primary concern is for the health and safety of all players, staff and their families.
‘All positive cases are adhering to relevant State Government health directives.
‘All members of the football program returned negative Covid tests before their final training session of the year on Wednesday, December 15, in line with AFL protocols that includes weekly PCR testing, as well as regular rapid antigen testing.
‘Football department staff and players are due to return from leave on Thursday January 6, 2022.’
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