The last time the Pies had a home game vs Sydney was in R9 2013, more than 7 years ago. They have one 'home' game vs Sydney in Round 10 but its in Brisbane

Both teams will take 6-1 win-loss records into the game, with the Tigers on top of the ladder on percentage.

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• New cases:
  • +1622 new cases
• Lives Lost:
  • Sadly, 9 people with COVID-19 have died
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • 92% of Victorians over 12 have been fully vaccinated
  • +10,816 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's immunisation hubs).

Victoria Vaccination Coverage

Source: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

https://preview.redd.it/ejbi5d9u3s581.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=bd4fe83db637f246e1dadee9ca7dc9222c131f92

• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 14 December: Updated Public Health Protections To Keep Victorians Safe
  • 17 November: More Freedoms To Come As Victoria Hits 90 Per Cent Vax Rate

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

Restrictions

Restrictions were eased at 11.59 pm on Thursday 18 November. For more information visit the COVIDSafe settings page.

Cases to date

Outbreaks - Recap from Yesterday

Yesterday, 10,781 vaccine doses were administered by Victoria’s state-commissioned services. The total number of doses administered through state-run services is 4,9

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strange. The Giants aren't even in the grand final but I heard (and felt) a big big sound in the west of Melbourne. Cheeky Earthquake as an alarm clock today

https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/the-man-sean-darcy-luke-jackson-turn-to-for-afl-stardom-gerard-majda-c-5034778

The next generation of AFL stars are being built in the garage of a Canning Vale home.

Working out of his parents’ property, personal trainer Gerard Majda is behind the transformation of some of WA’s biggest names: from Fremantle best and fairest Sean Darcy to Melbourne premiership young gun Luke Jackson.

It all started when friend and former Docker Brandon Matera brought along a young Darcy to one of the trainer’s sessions.

In three years, that number has swelled to almost 20 footballers.

“Sean came about three years ago with Brandon, so I started with those two and when Sean started doing really well, looking really good, playing well and training well, some of the other boys wanted to get on the same stuff,” Majda, who is known as Body Majic, said. “I’ve got a few more each off-season.

“I’ve had Luke Jackson from Melbourne, a whole bunch of the Freo guys, Trey Ruscoe from Collingwood, Jake Pasini, Shannon Neale, Denver Grainger-Barras.

“Just being able to train that type of athlete, it’s just so much fun because you can throw all sorts of stuff at them. Some really hardcore sessions and they get through it. “It’s also very rewarding when you see the effort they’re putting in when it comes to them playing. You feel part of it with them.”

Darcy is Majda’s biggest success story.

Majda helped the 203cm, 110kg Darcy improve his skin folds and add the muscle which transformed him into one of the game’s most formidable ruckmen.

“Every time Sean comes in for a session, he just trains so hard, he does not want to be beaten,” Majda said.

“He doesn’t just do my stuff, he does all sorts of other stuff. He does pilates, he makes sure his food is absolutely spot on. He’s doing all the little aspects that you need to do as well as the playing football part as well.

“Even when he started, he was an impressive athlete all round. Even when he was maybe a little too heavy for what you thought a regular football player may be, he could still bang out chin-ups, he could run, he was doing the bike and he was performing really well. You were thinking wow it’s amazing that someone that size can do all that stuff.

“But now he’s dropped all the weight he’s dropped and got so much more lean muscle on him, you can see it even more. “Now he’s carrying less weight around he can run quicker, he’s even faster, he can jump higher. It was always ther

Decided to take an effort post crack at what clubs might actually be called if they used animals representative of their area. There’s always someone that takes a joke too far, and in this case I’m someone.

Adelaide Flying Foxes

Brisbane Crows

Carlton Dragons

Collingwood Eels

Essendon Falcons

Fremantle Ravens

Gold Coast Koalas

Geelong Harriers

Greater Western Sydney Frogs

Hawthorn Miners

Melbourne Bats

North Melbourne Rats

Port Adelaide Mites

Richmond Turtles

St Kilda Gulls

Sydney Sharks

Western Spiders

West Coast Cockatoos

Process

Used the Atlas of Living Australia to get lists of species observations around club’s “home” area. For the Melbourne based clubs this was a 1km radius around their traditional home ground (Princes Park, Victoria Park, Windy Hill, Glenferrie, MCG, Arden Street, Punt Road, Moorabin, Whitten Oval), For the two Adelaide clubs it was a 1km radius around Football Park and Alberton (due to how close together they are). The others I used 10km radii, using Veterans Parade in Cockburn for Freo and Mineral Resources Park for West Coast, the others just using their AFL home grounds.

Once I had the list I looked at what were the most commonly observed species in that area, and how much more frequently it was found in that area compared to around the other grounds. That gave me a bit of a shortlist and I tried to pick the most appropriate sounding mascot based on that.

Some of the clubs were a lot more challenging than others, particularly the ones in built up areas without large parkland around them (Port, North, Footscray the main culprits).

Notes

Adelaide – Grey-headed Flying-fox | Pteropus poliocephalus

The blue-ringed octopus was a worthy contender, but I mostly didn’t want to get into a fight about what the correct plural is.

Brisbane – Torresian Crow | Corvus orru

Second most recorded species around the Gabba, and far more common there than other grounds (Average rank across all grounds was 180th most common). I have my suspicions this is because people elsewhere don't bother recording crows, but this is the data I've got. Shout outs to the Spangled Drongo or the Wild Turkey as good alternates.

Carlton Dragons - Water Dragon | Intellagama lesueurii

Carlton’s results get thrown off by proximity to the zoo and people recording sightings there, but I decided to go with it. Another option was the Carlton Penguins.

Collingwood Eels - shortfin eel | Anguilla australis

Collingwood’s list

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• Local cases:
  • +55 new locally acquired cases:
    • 49 are linked to known outbreaks. 6 are under investigation
    • 25 have been in isolation for the entirety of their infectious period
• Overseas cases:
  • +2 new overseas cases recorded.
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • +29,155 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's hospital immunisation hubs).
  • The 2 million vaccinations mark has been passed. A total of 2,022,513 doses have been administered at state vaccination hubs
  • Note 1: Phase 1b vaccinations are being performed by GPs and at respiratory clinics. These statistics will be reported by Federal government.
  • Note 2: We are reporting the increment since yesterday, which may differ from the actual number of vaccinations performed on the day.

DH Infographic 20 August 2021

• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 16 of August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 11 of August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 5 of August: Seven day lockdown to keep Victorians safe

Update: Extended lockdown

Strengthened extensions are in effect from 11:59pm Tuesday 16 August.

To see more information, visit COVIDSafe Settings.

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

Exposure sites added in last 24 hours:

Pie Hard podcast spoke with Josh Fraser about the pressures of being a high draft pick at Collingwood, his first impressions of Victoria Park, those lost grand finals and his recent return to the Pies as a coach.

Ep. 32 – The Second Coming of Josh Fraser

https://anchor.fm/piehard/episodes/The-Second-Coming-of-Josh-Fraser-Pie-Hard-032-e1c027g

The loyalty of AFL club members was tested again this year.

In another Covid-hit season, the weekend pastime of going to the football was again taken away from many fans as crowds were banned and games — and finals — were shifted interstate.

Now clubs are looking for ways to thank their members for their loyalty again this year and encourage them to get back on board for 2022.

Price freezes or discounts, package upgrades and special member events are among the rewards on offer.

ADELAIDE

– The Crows have frozen prices for members who pledged 100 per cent in 2021.

Adelaide will also have a rewards scheme offering vouchers for new and expanded range of merchandise.

– The Crows are also offering bespoke AFLW membership providing match and non-match access.

BRISBANE LIONS

– The Lions have offered all of their Victorian-based game-access members that stuck with the club a 40 per cent discount on their memberships to make up for the games not played in Victorian in 2021.

– Queensland-based members were offered a 10 per cent discount on their 2022 memberships if they renewed before December 3.

CARLTON

– Carlton has frozen prices on all membership packages for the fourth consecutive year.

– The club’s “member choice range” has been increased to more than 20 items with members given the chance to build their own pack.

– Carlton is also planning to introduce new game-day activations to help welcome the Blues’ faithful back to the football next year.

COLLINGWOOD

– The Magpies have issued a price freeze on all 2022 memberships

– A partial refund was offered to access members this year as a portion of the season was missed.

– Membership packs have increased values and offerings.

– The Magpies will also offer “100 per cent Australian woollen scarfs to Legends members at no extra cost.

FREMANTLE

– The Dockers have frozen prices across all memberships again for 2022.

– There is a price reduction for Melbourne members of $15 per adult, down to $125.

– The Melbourne Members function will return at a game played at Marvel Stadium or the MCG in 2022.

– A change in the Docker’s interstate membership offering will provide greater flexibility in what game the club’s interstate-based members attend. This will no longer be restricted to the state of residence.

– Fremantle has launched new general admission memberships for Perth Stadium, giving members greater flexibility in where they sit and what games they attend in 2022. Members will also be ab

https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/fremantle-dockers-2022-fixture-the-good-bad-and-ugly-for-next-years-schedule-c-4876116

#THE GOOD

Fremantle have been blessed with a golden opportunity to get wins on the board early and cement their top-eight push in the first ten rounds.

The Dockers only face three 2021 finalists in the opening ten rounds – Greater Western Sydney at home in round four, Essendon away in round five and Geelong at GMHBA Stadium in round seven.

Scroll down for the full Dockers fixture

Four of their remaining seven matches against non-finalists include facing all of 2021’s bottom four sides in Adelaide, Gold Coast, Collingwood in round 10 for Sir Doug Nicholls Round and North Melbourne.

The Saturday night Carlton clash will be played as the Len Hall Tribute Game ahead of Anzac Day on the Monday and will also mark the first time the pair clash since Adam Cerra joined the Blues

Six of Fremantle’s opening 10 matches will also be played at the comforts of Optus Stadium, including the round three ‘away’ derby against West Coast.

Fremantle and Rory Lobb will also be given an early opportunity to clear the air when they host Greater Western Sydney in round four.

Lobb infamously attempted a botched trade to his former club in the off-season but has been given little time to let the memory fade.

Seven of Fremantle’s away games will fall in Victoria, giving Melbourne-based Freo fans the chance to lap up some action.

Fremantle have also been handed rare back-to-back home games at Optus Stadium against Brisbane and Hawthorn in rounds 12 and 13 before they receive a well-earned rest with a round 14 bye.

#THE BAD

Fremantle have not featured on Friday night football since 2016 and have constantly requested a return to prime time.

The GREAT news is they’ve been gifted it in round eight against reigning wooden-spooners North Melbourne.

But the bad news is they’ll have to share the time slot with a tantalizing and overlapping Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs preliminary final rematch on the same night.

The least the AFL could’ve done was give the Dockers some clean air for their Friday prime time slot in five years.

Rubbing salt into the wound, Fremantle have only be gifted one game at the MCG this season, against reigning premiers Melbourne in round 11.

The Dockers will have to face the Demons twice next season and also face dicey double-ups against West Coast, St Kilda, Greater Western Sydney and Carlton

- 44,091 or 75% full for a game with a non-traditional club/low supporter base (GWS) on a Friday night with no public transport/early start time.

- Sold out (55,656 fans) Dreamtime game between 2 non local teams. Sold out 24 hours.

- 22,077 watching Geelong v Collingwood in 2020 when capacity was half due to Covid restrictions. Works out to 75% of capacity.

- 12,304 to watch Carlton v Hawthorn at 3:40pm AWST on a Friday! during Covid scheduling.

State / Population / Teams

- Victoria / 6.6m / 10

- WA / 2.7m / 2

Watch Melbourne v Geelong sell out and don't even have to mention the Grand Final.

I think Tasmania needs and deserves a team.

The future isn't just Tasmania but equally or probably more deserving of a new AFL team is WA.

Hello and welcome all to the 2021 AFL Draft Guide, provided entirely by /u/PM_ME_YOUR_BANGERS (absolute melon fwiw). As trade period wraps up and everyone turns into draft experts for a month and a half, I'm here to help you get the leg up on your mates/ family/ colleagues/ supporter forums when it comes to draft discussion.

(quick FAQ)

What makes PM_ME_YOUR_BANGERS qualified

Not much, but what makes any of us qualified!

What's next years draft like

Next years draft is ALWAYS better, remember that, and if you feel someone has the upper hand in a draft discussion this is your 'get out of jail free' card, simply respond with "Ah well, I'm not all that invested this year, next years draft looks much better"

What are the topics that I need to weigh in on

The main topic this year is of course Jason Horne-Francis vs Nick Daicos, both being exemplary players and stand outs of the draft, but one has to be better! Nick is a Collingwood Father-son prospect which is why this debate is so important, are the Kangaroos really getting the best kid in the draft with their wooden spoon? That's for you to weigh in on, if you are PRO Jason Horne-Francis, your main points are;

• Playing against men all year, debuted at 17 in the SANFL league

• Stronger contested game

If you are PRO Nick Daicos, your main points are;

• Accumulates over 30 disposals in pretty much every game he's played, averaging 2 goals a game as a midfielder

• Was better against Geelong VFL than Jason Horne-Francis

Anything else worth noting

NGA prospects can't have their bids matched inside the top 20 picks, however Northern Academy prospects such as GWS's Josh Fahey CAN, this is a common mistake and if you mention it you will have the upper hand in draft discussions. To go with this, Metropolitan based NGA prospects from SA or WA can't be matched within the top 40, so Fremantle's Jesse Motlop falls into this category, another upper hand fact.

Remember when in Draft Discussions, if someone counters your point on a particular player or says they prefer another, with the lack of National Championships these past two years, another 'get out of jail free' card to pull out is 'Yeah but after the first few picks everything's pretty blurry', this is a royal flush, no one can counter this as you can respond 'how can you be sure of anything without a full championships?'

The Players

A key part of any draft is the players, below is the draft combine invitee list

It's been a busy month for our zany local councils across Melbourne - from a new cannabis business, to ban on men from cleaning jobs, to potential nuclear proliferation among some councils. Melbourne has it all.

Maribyrnong council has decided collecting rubbish and maintaining parks is too boring so has decided entering the cannabis business is for them. https://beat.com.au/melbourne-council-investigating-growing-cannabis-for-very-very-significant-funding/ But of course while they want to become a supplier of cannabis they don't want more people who might need it for medical purposes living in their area and they have blocked a social housing project https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/ministers-maul-maribyrnong-after-councillors-block-housing-project-20210512-p57r55.html

Darebin council has realised men are over represented in outdoor cleaning jobs which provide opportunity to unskilled and long-term unemployed so has banned them from applying - guess it's too bad if you're a guy who's lost a job cleaning offices due to Covid... and banning men from cleaning jobs in the name of gender equity - it's a little odd, isn't it? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/victoria-council-sweeper-job-men-banned-b1915453.html

Yarra council controlled by the Greens rejected 100 social housing units because they are "idealogically opposed to private developers making a profit" from building them. Just by coincidence it should also help maintain local property values and keep local residents in the area happy. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/collingwood-housing-plan-off-the-table-after-yarra-stoush-20210406-p57gsx.html

However they have less ideological problems with having a fellow greens counselor that faces multiple assault charges including for attacking a trans woman. [https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/greens-councillor-charged-with-assault-drunkenness-and-offensive-behaviour-20210630-p585je.html](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victo

I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.

Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-2021-the-players-who-could-find-new-homes-in-the-delisted-free-agency-period-c-4408596

The delisted free agency period has begun and Jarrod Brander is the first player to find a new home.

The former Eagles utility had already been promised a spot on the Giants list and the official paperwork was lodged with the AFL on the opening morning.

So who else will get a second, third, fourth, or even fifth chance.

After the culling at clubs that has taken place those who have now found themselves cut can try and get an AFL lifeline.

Starting today this year’s delisted free agency period will run across two windows and a total of 12 days.

The first goes from Wednesday to Tuesday and after a list lodgement day on November 10 a second window for delisted free agents will run from November 11 to 15. For those that miss out in these windows, there’s still a chance to find a new home in the rookie draft on November 26.

Here are some of the players who might find new homes over the next fortnight.

#Charlie Constable

The unwillingness by Geelong to give Constable a sustained run in the side, and then for the Cats to delist him, has surprised many.

The 22-year-old midfielder has dominated in the VFL and averaged 18.5 disposals in 12 appearances for the Cats at AFL level. Geelong has said it will consider redrafting him as a rookie if Constable can’t find a new club as a delisted free agent. But surely Constable can find a new home and get the crack at AFL footy his form at the second-tier has warranted.

#Jay Lockhart

Another player the Giants could nab for free, the question is whether the Tasmanian will join as a delisted free agent or as a rookie. The small defender played 22 games across 2019 and 2020 but wasn’t able to crack the Demons’ side in their flag winning year this season. Lockhart has shown that he can play a role at AFL level and it looks like he will get another chance to show this.

#Tyson Stengle

Geelong has offered Stengle a two-year deal after he was officially delisted by Adelaide last week. While his Crows career ended after three off-field indiscretions in less than a year, Stengle has shown that he can be a damaging small forward at AFL level. After playing with Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL those who know Stengle have paid tribute to his ability to turn his career around and get another AFL chance. The former Richmond and Crows goalsneak will live with mentor and cousin Eddie Betts in

Do your worst!

I'm surprised it hasn't decade.

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• New cases:
  • +1510 new cases
• Lives Lost:
  • Sadly, 7 people with COVID-19 have died
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • 92% of Victorians over 12 have been fully vaccinated
  • +11,888 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's immunisation hubs).

Victoria Vaccination Coverage

Source: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

https://preview.redd.it/ft4p4vcx8z581.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=61d1d9c702ba603a86c101291ce185080b419220

• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 14 December: Updated Public Health Protections To Keep Victorians Safe
  • 17 November: More Freedoms To Come As Victoria Hits 90 Per Cent Vax Rate

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

Restrictions

Restrictions were eased at 11.59 pm on Thursday 18 November. For more information visit the COVIDSafe settings page.

Cases to date

Outbreaks - Recap from Yesterday

Yesterday, 10,816 vaccine doses were administered by Victoria’s state-commissioned services. The total number of doses administered through state-run services is 4,923,256.

94.3 per cent of Victorians aged 12 and

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• New cases:
  • +1504 new cases
• Lives Lost:
  • Sadly, 7 people with COVID-19 have died
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • 92% of Victorians over 12 have been fully vaccinated
  • +12,268 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's immunisation hubs).

Victoria Vaccination Coverage

Source: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

https://preview.redd.it/7cn67uiod6681.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=85b1b12f80abd3459622cd0a9148305ce5935daa

• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 14 December: Updated Public Health Protections To Keep Victorians Safe
  • 17 November: More Freedoms To Come As Victoria Hits 90 Per Cent Vax Rate

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

Restrictions

Restrictions were eased at 11.59 pm on Thursday 18 November. For more information visit the COVIDSafe settings page.

Cases to date

Outbreaks - Recap from Yesterday

Yesterday, 11,888 vaccine doses were administered by Victoria’s state-commissioned services. The total number of doses administered through state-run services is 4,935,164.

94.3 per cent of Victorians aged 12 and

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• New cases:
  • +1240 new cases
• Lives Lost:
  • Sadly, 4 people with COVID-19 have died
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • 92% of Victorians over 12 have been fully vaccinated
  • +7,350 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's immunisation hubs).

Victoria Vaccination Coverage

Source: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

https://preview.redd.it/bsw9y9olid681.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=27ae9d0be409535eb2aa859577f0e2c5cc6e7ab1

• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 14 December: Updated Public Health Protections To Keep Victorians Safe
  • 17 November: More Freedoms To Come As Victoria Hits 90 Per Cent Vax Rate

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

Restrictions

Restrictions were eased at 11.59 pm on Thursday 18 November. For more information visit the COVIDSafe settings page.

Cases to date

Outbreaks - Recap from Yesterday

Yesterday, 12,268 vaccine doses were administered by Victoria’s state-commissioned services. The total number of doses administered through state-run services is 4,947,455.

94.3 per cent of Victorians aged 12 a

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• New cases:
  • +1510 new cases
• Lives Lost:
  • Sadly, 4 people with COVID-19 have died
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • 75% of Victorians over 16 have been fully vaccinated
  • +28,526 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's immunisation hubs).

Victoria Vaccination Coverage (among over 16s)

Source: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

DH Infographic 26 October 2021

• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 23 October: Nearly There: Return To Normality With 80 And 90 Vax Rates
  • 16 October: Victorians hard work means hitting target ahead of time
  • 25 September: Victoria To Hit 80 Per Cent First Dose Vaccination Target
  • 19 September: Victoria's roadmap.

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

Restrictions

Restrictions will ease again at 6pm on 29 October, thanks to so many Victorians taking action to protect themselves and their community.

For more information, visit Nearly There: Return To Normality With 80 And 90 Vax Rates.

Cases to date

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• Local cases:
  • +61 new locally acquired cases:
    • 22 were in isolation for the duration of their infectious period
    • 48 are linked to known outbreaks. 13 cases are under investigation
    • In addition to 61 local cases reported, there are an additional 16 local cases which were recorded on a rapid PCR testing platform and will be reported in tomorrow’s numbers
• Overseas cases:
  • +0 new overseas cases recorded.
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • +29,908 (record number) additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's hospital immunisation hubs).
  • The 2 million vaccinations mark has been passed. A total of 2,022,513 doses have been administered at state vaccination hubs
  • Note 1: Phase 1b vaccinations are being performed by GPs and at respiratory clinics. These statistics will be reported by Federal government.
  • Note 2: We are reporting the increment since yesterday, which may differ from the actual number of vaccinations performed on the day.
• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 16 of August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 11 of August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 5 of August: Seven day lockdown to keep Victorians safe

Update: Extended lockdown

Strengthened extensions are in effect from 11:59pm Tuesday 16 August.

To see more information, visit COVIDSafe Settings.

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

Exposure sites added in last 24 hours:

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• Local cases:
  • +71 new locally acquired cases:
    • 49 are linked to known outbreaks
    • 22 are under investigation.
    • Further case information will be provided this morning
• Overseas cases:
  • +0 new overseas cases recorded.
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • +22,381 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's hospital immunisation hubs).
  • Note 1: Phase 1b vaccinations are being performed by GPs and at respiratory clinics. These statistics will be reported by Federal government.
  • Note 2: We are reporting the increment since yesterday, which may differ from the actual number of vaccinations performed on the day.
• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 21 August: Lockdown Across Regional Victoria To Keep Us Safe
  • 16 August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 11 August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 5 August: Seven day lockdown to keep Victorians safe

Update: New restrictions

To see more information on new restrictions, visit Lockdown Across Regional Victoria To Keep Us Safe and COVIDSafe Settings page.

From 11:59pm on 23 August, authorised workers can access childcare, kindergarten and early education centres (and take a child to a centre) if:

• at least one parent/guardian is authorised to work, has a valid authorised worker permit, and is working either at home or on site, and
• they cannot make alternative supervision arrangements

Parents and carers of vulnerable children can also access childcare, kindergarten and early education centres. A permit is not required in this case.

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website ***for

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• Local cases:
  • +65 new locally acquired cases:
    • 12 of the cases were in quarantine for their full infectious period
    • 21 are linked to the Greater Shepparton community outbreak.
    • 17 of those were discussed yesterday
    • 8 are linked to Al-Taqwa College
    • 8 are linked to the City of Hobsons Bay outbreak
    • 5 are linked to the MyCentre Child Care Broadmeadows outbreak (which has grown rapidly in just a matter of days)
    • 13 are linked to "general other outbreaks", including St Kilda and CS Square in Caroline Springs
    • 10 are not yet linked to known outbreaks
• Overseas cases:
  • +1 new overseas cases recorded.
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • +26,291 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's hospital immunisation hubs).
  • Note 1: Phase 1b vaccinations are being performed by GPs and at respiratory clinics. These statistics will be reported by Federal government.
  • Note 2: We are reporting the increment since yesterday, which may differ from the actual number of vaccinations performed on the day.
• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 16 of August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 11 of August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 5 of August: Seven day lockdown to keep Victorians safe

Update: Extended lockdown

Strengthened extensions are in effect from 11:59pm Tuesday 16 August.

To see more information, visit COVIDSafe Settings.

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

Exposure sites added in last 24 hours:

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• Local cases:
  • +50 new locally acquired cases:
    • 40 are linked to current outbreaks
    • 10 are under investigation
    • 11 cases have been in quarantine throughout their infectious period
• Overseas cases:
  • +1 new overseas cases recorded.
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • +29,879 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's hospital immunisation hubs).
  • Note 1: Phase 1b vaccinations are being performed by GPs and at respiratory clinics. These statistics will be reported by Federal government.
  • Note 2: We are reporting the increment since yesterday, which may differ from the actual number of vaccinations performed on the day.
• ℹ️Statements from the Premier:
  • 21 August: Lockdown Across Regional Victoria To Keep Us Safe
  • 16 August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 11 August: Extended Melbourne lockdown to keep Victorians safe.
  • 5 August: Seven day lockdown to keep Victorians safe

Update: New restrictions

To see more information on new restrictions, visit Lockdown Across Regional Victoria To Keep Us Safe and COVIDSafe Settings page.

From 11:59pm on 23 August, authorised workers can access childcare, kindergarten and early education centres (and take a child to a centre) if:

• at least one parent/guardian is authorised to work, has a valid authorised worker permit, and is working either at home or on site, and
• they cannot make alternative supervision arrangements

Parents and carers of vulnerable children can also access childcare, kindergarten and early education centres. A permit is not required in this case.

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the [DH website](https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-s

New cases and information reported in the last 24 hours

• Local cases:
  • +26 new locally acquired cases
  • The 26 new locally-acquired are all linked to the current outbreaks. 24 of the 26 cases were in quarantine throughout their entire infectious period.
• Overseas cases:
  • +2 new overseas cases recorded.
• 💉 Vaccinations:
  • +21,533 additional vaccinations were recorded for yesterday (only includes vaccinations being performed at Victoria's hospital immunisation hubs).
  • Note 1: Phase 1b vaccinations are being performed by GPs and at respiratory clinics. These statistics will be reported by Federal government.
  • Note 2: We are reporting the increment since yesterday, which may differ from the actual number of vaccinations performed on the day.
• ℹ️Statements from the Premier and Acting Premier:
  • 15th of July: Statement from the Premier
  • 7th of July: While Risks Remain, Victoria Can Take Cautious Steps Ahead
  • 23rd of June: Statement From The Acting Premier
  • 16th of June: Statement From The Acting Premier

Update: Current restrictions

For current restrictions, see the Victorian Government’s statement, Extended lockdown and stronger borders to keep us safe.

⚠️ Case alerts – public exposure sites ⚠️

As the list is constantly being updated with new location and details, please always refer to the DH website for the most up to date and accurate information.

List of New exposure sites added in last 24 hours