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Australian rules football legend Ron Barassi has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out of taking part in Melbourne's long-awaited AFL premiership celebrations at the MCG.
A spokesperson for Barassi said both were double vaccinated, and focusing on recovering at home. Neither had needed to go to hospital.
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Greg Baum is chief sports columnist and associate editor with The Age.