by hollywood7477 » Sat May 23, 2020 10:44 am
Saw this on FB this morning
CROWDS AT LOCAL FOOTY
Hopefully this post clears up some of the misinformation I’ve seen spread on social media regarding spectators at suburban and country footy matches this year.
Feel free to share amongst your footy friends.
There is a misconception out there that playing "behind closed doors" is on the table - it isn’t.
Community leagues in SA won't start until spectators can come and bars and canteens can open.
How do I know this? Part of my job is to speak regularly to those in charge of football, leagues associations and clubs. This information is what they have told me and my colleagues over the past few weeks.
SANFL community football manager Tom Hurley said having crowds at regional matches was vital and was part of their proposal to the State Government.
Adelaide Footy League chief executive John Kernahan said the league would only be able to get underway once state government restrictions regarding outdoor venues were lifted to an acceptable level.
Simply put: If crowds are not allowed to attend local footy games this year, leagues will not play. If if the State Government lifts restrictions so crowds are allowed at outdoor venues, leagues will play.
No clubs will be forced to play a season with no spectators and no ability to open their bars or canteens.
Attached is a story I wrote on the issue earlier this month. But I understand not everyone has a subscription to the Advertiser online, hence this lengthy post.
Please share so we can stop the spread of misinformation elsewhere on social media. Hopefully teams are back on ovals sooner or later, when it’s permitted.