Canterbury Bulldog, vaccine, COVID, rules

Canterbury could become the first NRL club to properly enforce COVID-19 vaccinations, according to Nine reporter Danny Weidler.

The NRL has not yet made double vaccination mandatory for everyone in the game and the club’s bubbles, but it is an issue that is sure to be the center of attention in the coming months leading up to the new year and next season. .

It comes as Australian states and the federal government begin offering incentives to people who are fully vaccinated against the virus.

NRL clubs currently have no hard and fast rules on employee vaccination, but Weidler told Nine’s 6pm news that the Bulldogs are making it mandatory.

“The NRL is saying they won’t enforce vaccinations, but obviously they’re encouraging them,” Weidler said.

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“So far the Eels and Sharks are about 80% (of the players) with one hit, so they’re leading the way in the NRL.

“A carefully worded email has been distributed by the Bulldogs to all of their players and it is said that they are expected to be vaccinated before their return on November 1.

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“They want to hear from their players and staff if any of them cannot meet this obligation, they want to hear it right away.”

At Nine’s Sunday Footy Show, it was speculated by a group of reporters that many NRL players will refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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