AFL Barwon<\/a> regional general manager Will McGregor said it was disappointing to see the season end so soon after starting but he was pleased the juniors had been given the chance to play.<\/p>\n\u201cThe state government\u2019s announcement was clear-cut from a community sport point of view, and we must accept it and continue to prioritise the health and safety of our community, which has been AFL Barwon\u2019s constant commitment through the COVID-19 period.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are immensely fortunate and proud to have been able to play three rounds of junior sport this season. To see the happiness in players faces and the joy it brought to parents, clubs, volunteers and entire sporting communities made the hard work from everyone worth it.”<\/p>\n
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