PAST and present Tasmanian sporting superstars have joined the global chorus imploring people to stay home and save lives.
Home-grown greats David Boon, Rodney Eade, Alastair Lynch, Matthew Richardson, Ricky Ponting and Marcos Ambrose have each recorded a video message about the importance of social distancing and self-isolating this Easter.
Alex Peroni, Jack Riewoldt, Tim Paine, Ben Brown, Matthew Wade and Grant Birchall also jumped at the chance to spread the word among their fans.
Two-time Richmond premiership star Jack Riewoldt said everyone had a role to play in stopping the spread of COVID-19.
“This Easter, make sure we continue to do our part for everyone around the world, for everyone around Australia and — most importantly — for everyone on the Apple Isle,” he said.
“Look after yourselves, enjoy some family time and stay safe by staying home.”
Australian Test Cricket captain Tim Paine had a simple message for the state: “Follow the rules set out by our government”.
“Tasmanians are very resilient people, and together we will pull through this, but first we all have to do our bit to help, and the best way to do that is to stay at home,” Paine said.
“If we do this well in the coming months I’m sure we will receive some positive news and be back closer to living the Tasmanian way of life we all know and love.”
Former V8 Supercar champion and NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose said “the only way to get back to normal is by working together”.
“I, like others, don’t like being told what to do. The thought of not enjoying Easter with friends and family or going to the shack is pretty hard to accept, but it’s really important,” he said.
“We’ve got to reduce our movements and social interactions.”
MATTHEW RICHARDSON
Richmond legend and media personality
JACK RIEWOLDT
Two-time Richmond premiership player
Look after yourselves, enjoy some family time and stay safe by staying home.
RODNEY EADE
Four-time Hawthorn premiership player and former AFL head coach at three clubs
ALASTAIR LYNCH
Three-time Brisbane Lions premiership player
BEN BROWN
North Melbourne key forward
GRANT BIRCHALL
Current Brisbane Lions player and four-time Hawthorn premiership defender
DAVID BOON
Australian cricket match umpire, former cricket commentator and international cricketer
RICKY PONTING
Commentator and former Australian Test cricket captain
TIM PAINE
Australian Test cricket captain
Tasmanians are very resilient people, and together we will pull through this, but first we all have to do our bit to help, and the best way to do that is to stay at home.
MATTHEW WADE
Australian cricketer
MARCOS AMBROSE
Former V8 Supercar champion and NASCAR driver
The thought of not enjoying Easter with friends and family or going to the shack is pretty hard to accept, but it’s really important. We’ve got to reduce our movements and social interactions.
ALEX PERONI
Australian Formula 3 driver
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