Report: AFL lock in season announcement date

Kenny Kay April 24, 2020

The AFL are set to make a decision on May 11 surrounding the relaunch of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

According to report from Fox Sports, a memo issued to clubs from CEO Gillon McLachlan insists the competition will follow key medical advice in its bid to resume the season.

A national cabinet meeting is scheduled for May 10 with the AFL planning to have more information for each of its clubs following the event.

If restrictions are lifted surrounding the government's COVID-19 protocols, the AFL will be ready to inform clubs on when they can return with the week beginning on May 11 firming as a potential start date.

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"The national cabinet has indicated that they will review restrictions at a meeting on May 10, provided the (coronavirus infection) curve is still flattening and testing rates are increasing," the memo read.

"The timetable we will now work to is the week beginning May 11 when we will be able to provide full details for clubs and supporters on a proposed date for a resumption of training and return to play.

The report also states that the memo has requested clubs keep psychologists and psychiatrists at the minimum as a result of the "incredibly challenging" times.