Just one thing I would like to you and anyone else happy to answer. Would you be happy being forced into your first job at a company that is interstate and may have no interest in being there? My answer would be no. Would you like to go to the company of your choice? My answer is yes.
Firstly, I said I get the homesickness bit, and if he needs to come back for mental health then so be it.
However, regarding choice of employer once back in his home state, surely that is something you sign up to if you choose to play sport professionally? If he wants to come home, why not Carlton, Hawthorn or us?
He signed a contract so surely, within reason ( as example going home) the club is entitled to get the best return for him. Especially if they gave used a very good draft pick to get him.
These guys know that they are going to be drafted and might end up anywhere. That's what professional sport is about. They are not forced into it. No one holding a gun to their heads to do it.