AFL players have been told they must stay at home unless absolutely necessary in a leaked memo that outlines exactly how the 2020 season will go ahead.
According to Seven News, the briefing document runs to more than 40 pages, with players to be given a detailed tutorial when they return to training today.
Players will be required to provide a daily report to the AFL confirming they've complied with the regulations.
Legitimate reasons for leaving home include buying food, picking up kids, visiting a partner, and essential exercise.
All players will be tested twice a week for COVID-19, including 24 hours before a match. Players not taking part in a match will be banned from attending the ground, while clubs will be restricted to 26 staff, with a maximum of six in the coaches box.
Quarter time breaks have been extended by two minutes, and will now run for eight minutes, while the post-goal break has been extended from 45 seconds to a minute, to ensure better hygiene as players take a drink.
All non-essential contact will be banned, meaning players on the bench must sit 1.5 metres apart, and there will be no high-fives or post-game handshakes.
Players will also be required to maintain social distancing for the post-match team song.
The AFL season will restart on June 11. Clubs will resume full contact training next week.
from WWOS http://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/afl-return-to-training-protocol-social-distance-covid19-2020-season/c79968d3-6ae4-4c81-bee7-73909eeeb375
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