AFL yet again rocked by positive Covid case after Essendon announcement

Essendon has confirmed club chief executive officer Xavier Campbell tested positive for Covid.

It continues the strange number of positive cases emerging over the course of a week including Hawthorn youngster Finn Maginness as well as unnamed AFLW plauyers at Richmond, Carlton and the Western Bulldogs.

The club confirmed the fully-vaccinated Campbell had not been at their headquarters since last Wednesday and he also had not come into direct contact with the club’s football program.

Campbell confirmed he experienced mild symptoms on Monday afternoon and got tested, with his family now isolating as they also await their results.

“I experienced very mild symptoms on Monday afternoon and out of caution, got tested which has since returned a positive result. My family and I are now isolating as we await all results,” Campbell said via a club statement.

“We’ve seen similar examples with other clubs in recent days, and it is a reminder of the importance of being vaccinated and getting tested as soon as symptoms present themselves.

“These measures in our community are in place for a reason as life returns to some form of normal for us all, and it is our shared responsibility to follow the advice in place from health and medical officials.

“Per Government advice, I have immediately contacted any individuals who I have been in direct contact with over the past 48 hours, advising them to be tested.

“Importantly, our football program has not been impacted and can continue training as normal. I will continue to work from home throughout my quarantine period.”