Brisbane midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen has been moved to the club’s inactive list after not meeting the AFL’s COVID vaccination requirements.
In a statement released on Friday evening, the Lions confirmed that Ellis-Yolmen made an “unsuccessful submission for an AFL exemption” and won’t be allowed to train or play.
All AFL and AFLW players and football department staff must be vaccinated to take part in the 2022 season, with doses one and two to be completed respectively by January 21 and February 18.
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Brisbane released the following statement: “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.”
The 28-year-old has played nine games for Brisbane since arriving from Adelaide during the 2019 trade period.
Ellis-Yolmen has played a total of 48 AFL games since debuting for the Crows in 2014.