A Fremantle AFL player was tested for the coronavirus after coming into contact with a friend who had been in China, but the test returned a negative result.
The Fremantle Dockers are breathing a sigh of relief after the player who was tested for coronavirus was given the all-clear.
The player, who was not named by the club, was tested on Monday after suffering from flu-like symptoms.
That came after he had contact with a friend who had been in China earlier this year.
According to the player, the friend underwent a 14-day isolation period after returning to Australia, during which he suffered no flu-like symptoms.
The friend then travelled to Perth to visit the Dockers player.
Fremantle received good news on Tuesday when the test result showed negative for the coronavirus.
“Given the club’s position in the community, we made a decision on Monday afternoon to take a very conservative approach even though the player did not fit all the WA Health Department criteria for COVID-19 testing,” Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick said.
“We understand the high level of interest surrounding one of our players being sent for precautionary testing for COVID-19.
“The facts are that the player presented with flu-like symptoms after being in contact with a friend who had visited China, even though that person had self-isolated for 14 days following his return to the country and hadn’t displayed any symptoms of the virus.
“It was another two weeks after the isolation period that the friend visited the player late last month.
“We felt it was important to be proactive and diligent to ensure the safety of our players, staff and broader community.”
Dockers captain Nat Fyfe said he expected the scare to be the start of something much bigger in 2020.
“At the moment it (the virus) is in its infancy and it’s just starting to affect people,” he said.
“We’re remaining calm, stepping through the protocol and the doctors have told us not to stress too much.”
Col from Brissie
Roar Guru
Haven’t ventured to Westfield Strathpine for a while Paul but if the Maddogs of Murrumba Downs keep emptying Coles out, might have to. Had to donate some to my daughter up at the Sunshine Coast because she couldn’t find any. Looks like I might have to start buying newspapers again to cut up into little squares.
WCE
Roar Rookie
i hope it doesnt get that far that we can't go to a live game , that means i might have to stay home and watch re runs of all the Eagles wins, thats will keep me busy for ages
6x6 perkele
Roar Rookie
I was up at the big W a few weeks ago, I should of stocked up :stoked:
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
No fans are frustrated by Stephen Hill. Only you. Stephen Hill is an icon. Strange article on which to make that comment. Why do you keep drawing attention to previous silly things you have said?
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
No toilet rolls in any Bunbury stores again today. Line up outside for 7 am opening to have any chance, gone within the hour apparently.
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
There was never any "evidence" that any thing occurred any way. Another Media pile on. Justice may still prevail. The bloke is no angel and deserves jail for non disclosure, but not guilty on this charge.
Paul D
Roar Rookie
Not prepared to brave the moshpit at Westfield Strathpine? Can't say I blame you
Pope Paul VII
Roar Rookie
Thanks AD. Not my fault you haven't got new escape goats yet.
Pope Paul VII
Roar Rookie
Andrew Bolt and Gerard Henderson have provided new "evidence" presumably.
Paul D
Roar Rookie
Bit salty this morning yer holiness - word in the vestry is that Pell is about to get acquitted tomorrow on god knows what grounds, is that getting the vestments in a twist?
Col from Brissie
Roar Guru
I was hoping my fellow Roar members would be able to send me a roll or two.
6x6 perkele
Roar Rookie
Not from ppl buying unreasonable amounts of loo roll at IGA unfortunately lol
Jonboy
Roar Rookie
Morrison's fault. More sadly Hill doing his quad again, fifth time in the last two years. he has missed 30 games in that time.I said last year when is this club going to learn. At his age giving him a two year contract was insane with his ongoing injury problems. Frustrating for fans these decisions. They have learnt nothing from the blunders with Sandilands, Ballantyne and Bennell.
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Haha, can’t argue with that! At least you’re safe in your small town :silly:
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
How original
6x6 perkele
Roar Rookie
Yeah I just saw Sam maclures article on who it is, but cheers ad obviously hope for the best for Freo but was more concerned about wce ;)
Pope Paul VII
Roar Rookie
It's probably Ross the ex Boss or Harley Bennell's fault.
Pope Paul VII
Roar Rookie
Yeah? Brissie fans were pretty adept at self isolating running into last year. They should pick it up smartly based on that form.
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
The player the media is - kinda irresponsibly - reporting it is didn't play on Saturday, and has been injured for much of the preseason, so my guess would be West Coast's players and staff are pretty safe. It's very much a worry though for Freo's players and staff. But we can't get ahead of ourselves when he's only undergoing precautionary tests.
Paul D
Roar Rookie
North and the Suns will be well equipped to handle that eventuality