AFLW Crows player Deni Varnhagen says she is “overjoyed” the code has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and plans to return to the sport.
Key points:
- The AFL has dropped its COVID vaccine mandate
- Adelaide Crows player Deni Varnhagen was moved to the inactive list due to her vaccination status
- She says she hopes to return to the game after giving birth
Ms Varnhagen was placed on the Adelaide Crows inactive list due to being unvaccinated when the AFL imposed the mandate last year.
She said while she was now pregnant, the change had motivated her to play again after giving birth.
“If I wasn’t pregnant, I’d be back at training tonight,” she said.
“I’m due in October, which gives me plenty of time to get my body right to return next season, so I’m more determined than ever.
“Having the mandate drop today really gives me a lot of motivation that I will be able to take the field again,…
