COVID-19 Restrictions Ease for AFL Players

Dean Towers of the Swans handballs whilst being tackled by Jackson Macrae of the Bulldogs during the round 22 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium on Aug. 24, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed on AFL players have been relaxed, with footballers again able to participate in social sports and see family members.

To safely restart the season last weekend after an almost three-month hiatus, players were effectively housebound, apart from training and games.