Himmelberg says players would have to make own call should hubs eventuate

The Wagga product pointed out all scenarios are speculation at this point and entering hubs, where players could be isolated from their partners and children for 20 weeks, is a "worst case scenario".

The 23-year-old small forward said he is willing to do what it takes to play football again, but said if hubs were to eventuate it would be an individual call each player would have to make.

"It comes down to the player making the decision, but most players I know in the league are pretty keen to get playing and if that means making a few sacrifices, they'll do it," he said.

"Some of the proposals we've had are worst case scenarios and the media gets a hold of that, but they have to realise that's the worst case of what we might have to do to play.

"It's different for every single person with their circumstances. I don't have a family or children, so my opinion is going to be different and I have to understand other people's opinions.

"It's about the players and the AFL coming to an agreement and I'm sure we will.

"We'll have to play it by ear because it changes from day to day. The government changes their plans a lot so all we can do is keep training and stay fit, and be ready when we're called up."

Himmelberg said the recent dramas in the AFL and NRL where players have been heavily fined for breaking social distancing protocols was a timely reminder of what is required from teams to ensure they don't potentially jeopardise a season restart.

"Being in the public eye like footballers are, you have to make better decisions," he said.

"A few guys have mucked up but they've copped their right whack and I'd be surprised if footballers from now on stuff up after seeing what's happened with a few of the boys across the different leagues, and some of the fines handed out."

Himmelberg has used his time away from football to accelerate his Bachelor of business studies and has put his carpentry skills to good use.

"I did a bit of carpentry before I got drafted so I've made a bit of furniture for the house. I made a little wine rack and stuff like that," he said.

"We've also got a program to do the club's given us, that makes it really easy for the boys to know what they have to do.

"We've got a lot of home gyms set up around the place in Sydney so we link up with the boys every now and then, obviously in twos."

Himmelberg is confident the layoff will ensure flat mate and reigning Giants club champion Tim Taranto won't miss much footballer after he underwent shoulder surgery in February.

"He might be the first player ever to only miss one round after shoulder surgery," he said.

"The physio's had to hold him back a bit, he's attacking his rehab and it looks like he'll be ready by end of July."

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