Murray Bushrangers players miss out on final chance to impress AFL recruiters

Albury's Patrick Parnell, Daniel Turner, Charlie Byrne and Cameron McLeod and Bushrangers teammates Ethan Warburton, Thomas Panuccio, Zavier Maher and Kade Chalcraft have all nominated for next Wednesday's AFL mid-season draft, but have been denied a final chance to press their claims to recruiters in the club's NAB League match this weekend.

Victoria's seven-day lockdown meant round six matches were immediately postponed, while the AFLW under-19 championship game between Queensland and Victoria Metro at Metricon Stadium will also not proceed as scheduled this weekend given the travel restrictions on the Victoria Metro squad.

No teams can train before 11.59pm next Thursday.

Murray Bushrangers were set to host GWS Giants Academy at Albury Sportsground on Saturday.

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The AFL said in a statement it will work hard to find alternatives for the fixtures that have been impacted to ensure matches are played at a later date.

"The AFL will continue to meet with all parties and review this decision based on the changing circumstances and advice from government and relevant health departments and medical experts," the statement said.

Wodonga recruit Josh Clayton, who is on North Melbourne's VFL list, has also nominated for the mid-season draft, which will be staged virtually after it was cancelled in 2020.

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