Regardless of the government regulations in their club’s home state, AFL players are required to have had two doses of an approved vaccine in order to train and take the field this season.The Eagles said on Friday morning they were “optimistic” the premiership-winning forward would soon return to pre-season training but confirmed he would be forced to train away from his teammates until he became vaccinated.“While Jack will take some time to assess his future he will train independently of the remainder of the squad,” the Eagles said.“The club will continue to support Jack as he contemplates his options and is optimistic that he will return to build on his outstanding career to date.“While the club does respect the right to personal choice it also supports the protocols put in place by the AFL and Governments – both Federal and State – as they navigate their way through this persistent and challenging pandemic.”Darling has played 236 games for West Coast since making his senior debut in 2011 and was a member of the 2018 premiership-winning side.More to come.
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