Really quiet around here

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I think the princesses (players) need to pull their heads in, HTFU and get on with it providing the AFL and clubs can provide a safe and bullet proof working environment for the season to proceed. They are carrying on like they are the first people in history to be asked to travel for work. They get paid truckloads by comparison to the average Joe Blow that has to spend extended periods away from family, get a grip.

Agreed.

Many of us here on the forum have had to do extended stints away from home due to work, some due to service. Most people that have to do that do not earn at the same level as an AFL player.

There are 800 or so AFL players, and 80000 potential replacements if they don't like it!

As for the AFL, I'm sure they are probably concerned about things, in this order. Wallet, bonus, perception, family, friends, players then somewhere well down the long line the sport.