West Coast's Darling banned from training for failing to meet AFL COVID vaccine mandate

West Coast Eagles forward Jack Darling will be unable to train or play with the club having not met the AFL's COVID-19 vaccination mandate.The Eagles say they are optimistic Jack Darling will be able to continue his careerAll players and football staff of AFL clubs in WA had until Friday to receive their first dose of a COVID vaccine, with a second dose required by February 18.

Darling, who was a premiership player in 2018, an All Australian in 2019 and West Coast's leading goal-kicker in 2021, will not be allowed at the Eagles' training base or be able to play in the AFL until he meets the mandate. "While Jack will take some time to assess his future, he will train independently of the remainder of the squad," a club statement read.

"The club will continue to support Jack as he contemplates his options and is optimistic that he will return to build on his outstanding career to date. "While the club does respect the right to personal choice, it also supports the protocols put in place by the AFL and governments – both federal and state – as they navigate their way through this persistent and challenging pandemic.Darling in action during the 2018 grand final.Adelaide Crows AFLW player Deni Varnhagen is currently sitting out the season for the same reason and is in the process of challenging the vaccine mandate in court.

Fair enough

Funny name for a guy

Vaccinate mandates are not appropriate, unless we say it is.

Excelement.. delist the recalcitrant

Good at footy. Bad at science.

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