The Brisbane Lions will be placing Cam Ellis-Yolmen on the inactive list after the 28-year-old midfielder did not meet the AFL’s Covid vaccination requirements.
Under the league’s Covid-19 policy, all AFL and AFLW players and football department staff are required to be vaccinated.
The Lions fall under stage three of the league’s vaccination roll out which stipulates doses one and two must be completed respectively by January 21 and February 18, in advance of practice matches.
The powerful midfielder joined the Lions in the 2019 trade period after eight seasons with the Crows.
The Lions respect Cameron’s right to personal choice but are also committed to the protocols put in place by the AFL to safeguard the competition and protect the health and wellbeing of its players.
The move opens up a position on the rookie list and the Lions will now investigate the opportunity to acquire a replacement player.
Neither the Lions nor Cameron will make any further comment.
