@Pushka, exactly. Why are these particular non-Australian citizens so important that they get an exemption from rules that are being enforced on others? Especially given the track record of this "class of people" in complying with the rules. And before people shout down about tarring every footy player with the same brush, that's exactly the point here - apparently we are all in it together and the virus can't tell if you are just a boofhead or not. One footy player doing the wrong thing puts other people at risk, and I don't see why we would be willing to make exemptions for importing these risks when we are not willing to import others.
Or if we are willing to import them (and take the risks), then my son's British GF, who is a lawyer, would surely be a lower risk import after her 14 day quarantine, than a footy team.
I notice that the Albury local council seems to share my perspective with their reaction to the Melbourne Storm and the intention not to give them special status above all other people who are subject to travel bans either domestically or internationally.
All pigs are equal, but some are more equal than others? (And sorry to any pigs offended by the reference!)