Two cross-border football netball league bosses have admitted that no jab, no play measures could be a ‘‘reality’’ at community sport level in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Murray League general manager Dale Norman and Picola District operations manager Shane Railton added their thoughts to that of Heathcote District Football Netball League chairman Peter Cole, who earlier announced his support for vaccine requirements at the local level. No framework has been announced by any sport governance bodies about vaccination policies and Mr Norman noted nothing was set in stone. He added that it was a matter for AFL Victoria to mandate such policies, forecasting the ‘‘reality’’ of community sport in the pandemic. ‘‘I think it’s a matter of reality that if you’re not double-jabbed or if you haven’t been vaccinated, you probably won’t be allowed to play sport,’’ he said. ‘‘But it shouldn’t be up to every individual league or any individual club to make that stance, I think it needs leadership from the governing body to mandate such a condition. ‘‘At this stage, given that there hasn’t been sufficient (vaccine) supply, it’s hard to mandate anything in terms of vaccinations, but by next year when everybody’s had their opportunity to be vaccinated, I’m certain that if you haven’t had a jab or you haven’t been vaccinated you won’t be allowed to play sport. ‘‘We are fully supportive of that.’’ Mr Railton said his league is also yet to receive any guidance, predicting difficulties in enforcement of any policies. ‘‘I think it’s highly likely — to do anything you’re going to need to do it,’’ he said. ‘‘The policing of it makes it quite difficult. I think it will be much like everything else, it will be the responsibility of the person. ‘‘We’ve got no direction from the AFL or any sporting body to suggest that will be the case.’’ Both leagues confirmed the cancellations of their seasons in late August following ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns. It was the second season in a row that finals could not be hosted. Mayors and CEOs on both sides of the border are coming together to share a simple message – let’s do this, let’s get vaccinated. The councils of Moira, Federation, Berrigan and Indigo are in a race to see which can reach that 80% double… Two ‘Bulldogs’ named ‘Winners’ and ‘Grinners’, a kennel and different wording are the changes at the front doorstep of Yarrawonga’s Plevnik family house for this year’s grand final. In the lead-up to the 2016 AFL grand final, the… Lifting the COVID lockdown and easing restrictions came just in time for the Spring Classic at the weekend. As a result the event was the usual fourball best ball, and players welcomed the opportunity for COVID-safe gatherings after play. All… Golfers were greeted by blustery conditions at the weekend, providing challenging scoring conditions for the return of Premier League golf. Bush Whackers maintained their unbeaten record with a narrow three point win over WOTAM, 132 to 129. Josh…
