The netball and football seasons were delayed and then cancelled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, and while Victoria recorded 28 days without community transmission this week, events in Perth and Sydney so far this year have proved how quickly things can change.
AFLGM general manager Jamie Macri said the league was in planning mode to try and ensure it had contingencies in case of more coronavirus chaos.
With borders across the country still being opened and shut at a moment's notice, Macri said plans were being put in place for cross-border competitions if either NSW or Victoria pulled up the drawbridge mid-season.
However, he admitted he did not have "a crystal ball" to see what challenges might be thrown at leagues.
“We're guided by the state government in what we can do, but we've got players and crowds’ health and wellbeing in mind,” Macri said.
“We want to make sure we get a season in and we've got return to play protocols in place."
He said leagues would still have to be flexible.
“The rules you're under one day might not be the same as the next,” Macri said.
Macri said plans were in place for caps of 1000 on the sidelines in Victoria and 3000 in NSW, but he acknowledged that could easily change between now and the beginning of seasons on April 2.
Regardless, he said he was excited to see football and netball back in action around the Goulburn Valley.
“If we can get that resumption it'll be great to see the community back getting behind footy and netball,” Macri said.
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