Hobart Snap Lockdown Creates Uncertainty Over WBBL, Marsh Cup Goes Ahead After Delay
The WBBL is in a state of flux after the city of Hobart Snape. Which is set to host four matches over the weekend. Went into a three-day lockdown from 6 pm on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Marsh Cup clash between Western Australia and Tasmania in Perth went ahead after an hour’s delay when four players were undergoing Covid-19 tests to join the rest of the players traveling from Hobart to South Australia.
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Seven of the WBBL’s Eight Teams are Currently in Tasmania Since the Tournament Began on Thursday.
Seven of the WBBL’s eight teams are currently in Tasmania since the tournament began on Thursday. The Perth Scorchers announced on Friday that they would delay their trip by 24 hours, with their first match scheduled for Sunday in Hobart. They originally stayed in Perth due to the lack of training facilities in Hobart, as seven other teams were already there.
No Word yet on Any Possible Schedule Changes Following the News of the Snap Lockdown
The first 20 matches of the WBBL are to be played in Tasmania. And then the tournament is to be played in Adelaide, Perth and Mackay in Queensland. But there is no word yet on any possible schedule changes following the news of the snap lockdown with WBBL issuing a statement on Friday afternoon.
“We are working with the Tasmanian government on options for the upcoming Webber WBBL 07 matches this weekend at Blundstone Arena in Hobart,” the statement said.
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Staff and Match Officials for WBBL Have Received Covid-19 Vaccination
“All players, staff and match officials in Tasmania for the Webber WBBL have received a Covid-19 vaccination. And negative covid-19 test result required. All are currently attending training at Blundstone Arena or team hotels.
“The league will provide further updates in due course.”
Hobart puted into lockdown after a Covid-19 case emerged in a Covid-free state following a violation. By a New South Wales traveler. who had spent several days in the community before testing positive. Tasmania Premier Peter Gutwin announced that if the WBBL continued they would have to do so without crowds.
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“Keeping in mind that there are national and international matters to consider here in terms of transmission. If they go ahead they will go ahead without crowds and with players living in bubbles,” Gutwin said.