Hawthorn player Finn Maginness has tested positive for COVID-19, the AFL club announced today.
The 20-year-old will go straight into quarantine. All Hawks players and staff are either doubled vaxxed or are due to receive their second vaccination in the coming days, the club said.
Maginness reportedly trained on Monday but then yesterday morning began to show symptoms, which is when he returned the positive test.
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“I want to commend Finn for his diligence in getting a test at the first sign of symptoms, informing our club doctor and protecting his teammates and our staff. As a club we are taking every precaution to ensure the health and wellbeing of our staff and the broader community is maintained,” Hawks CEO Justin Reeves said.
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“Appropriate wellbeing supports have been put in place to support Finn and those who are isolating as a result of this case.
“Every staff member and player that needs to be tested is being tested and the clear processes the club and AFL have in place has ensured that those who need to isolate are isolating.
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“Football clubs are no different to rest of the community, and these kinds of situations will continue to occur as our community continues to open up. This highlights the importance of being vaccinated and getting tested as soon as you have any symptoms.”
The AFL has mandated vaccines for all players and staff involved in the competition.
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