Essendon game postponed after virus scare

Essendon’s AFL match with the Melbourne Demons has been postponed after Bombers star Conor McKenna tested positive for COVID-19.

McKenna, who returned from his native Ireland this month, was due to feature for the Bombers in their round three clash at the MCG on Sunday.

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan confirmed the match was postponed at a press conference at the MCG on Saturday.

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