North Melbourne’s pre-season has received a major boost with rugged midfielder Jed Anderson finally returning to the club having received his second COVID-19 vaccination.
Anderson had been one of two vaccine-hesitant players to grab headlines over the summer – the other being West Coast’s Jack Darling – after having an adverse reaction to his first COVID-19 shot last year.
After the Northern Territory native arrived in Melbourne earlier this week following a lengthy stay in his home state, his return to the club was confirmed via a statement.
“North Melbourne Kangaroos midfielder Jed Anderson has joined his teammates at training on Wednesday after complying with the AFL’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols,” the statement read.
“The club will not be making any further comment at this time.”
The 28-year-old had previously sought a medical exemption from the AFL with his application based around his reaction to the first COVID-19 jab, according to The Age.
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