The AFL has made a significant announcement regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
"After an extensive review that has included consultation with , AFLPA, umpires, AFL clubs and a further risk assessment undertaken with input from the AFL's chief medical officer, the AFL remains strongly of the view that vaccinations are the best form of defence in minimising the impacts of COVID-19 – but not as a standalone solution," a statement on Thursday read.
"In light of AFL vaccination requirements now being revised, those players who were not fully vaccinated and ineligible to play and departed their clubs as a result may now seek to re-enter the AFL or AFLW system pursuant to the list management rules applicable to AFL and AFLW respectively."AFLW players who were not vaccinated but remained as inactive listed players, are now eligible to be re-introduced into the season seven pre-season training.
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