Retired #45: Conor McKenna ☘️ - Returning to the AFL to play with Brisbane - 17/11

[ScrappyCoCo]

I bet the above posters left nut that he will be back for round 1

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Bet your own nut thank you very much.

 

[Beerfish]

Gamble responsibly

 

[yaco55]

People are often homesick in the first one or two years but it’s strange this is occurring in year five. We will have to wait and see.

 

[Runk]

Bet your own nut thank you very much.

Exactly. My wife has mine anyway so I'd need permission if I was to literally gamble one of them.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

after reading ,many comments trying to draw up a conclusion....in my opinion...he knew 5-6 years ago and was excited about potentially becoming a good afl footballer...the thought of being homesick wouldnt even had crossed his mind....this oopotunity comes rare for anyone let alone an irishman who wasnt bought up on ur game.....connor u have plenty of time to be with your family...and u have every off season also....become what u set out to be and demand high finanicail deal....but your an idiot if u just walk out on a game that could set u up for the rest of your life....sorry but i think his mindset is a bit soft....he as a player is certainly not soft.....sounds a bit dame beams to me....jmo

Everyone has their reasons. Some don’t place money above all, problems here, family illness etc, could be a range of things. Easy for us as all we care about is missing a player

 

[Runk]

Everyone has their reasons. Some don’t place money above all, problems here, family illness etc, could be a range of things. Easy for us as all we care about is missing a player

Exactly.

 

[Darealrath]

after reading ,many comments trying to draw up a conclusion....in my opinion...he knew 5-6 years ago and was excited about potentially becoming a good afl footballer...the thought of being homesick wouldnt even had crossed his mind....this oopotunity comes rare for anyone let alone an irishman who wasnt bought up on ur game.....connor u have plenty of time to be with your family...and u have every off season also....become what u set out to be and demand high finanicail deal....but your an idiot if u just walk out on a game that could set u up for the rest of your life....sorry but i think his mindset is a bit soft....he as a player is certainly not soft.....sounds a bit dame beams to me....jmo

He doesn't have plenty of time to play for his county. I'd expect that'd mean more to him than playing for Essendon despite the lack of pay (and there are ways around that). Plus house prices over there are relative cheap and he could probably go back debt free and then some already.

 

[Cold Sober]

There's usually female involvement somewhere.

 

[Shanghaistu]

He doesn't have plenty of time to play for his county. I'd expect that'd mean more to him than playing for Essendon despite the lack of pay (and there are ways around that). Plus house prices over there are relative cheap and he could probably go back debt free and then some already.

Now that just makes too much sense. That’s a thread-killer. Can we go back to the emotion-charged speculative comments instead?

 

[84859300]

I bet the above posters left nut that he will be back for round 1

Well then, thanks for your service Conor...

 

[Milanista28]

If it was homesickness I think he'd have stayed for the team photo then hopped on the plane and headed home, the fact he skipped it all together to me says he has some pressing family issues that couldn't wait and the club/media are using homesickness to keep his privacy.

Whatever it is hope you're ok Conor.

 

[Lore]

He doesn't have plenty of time to play for his county. I'd expect that'd mean more to him than playing for Essendon despite the lack of pay (and there are ways around that). Plus house prices over there are relative cheap and he could probably go back debt free and then some already.

Two seasons left on his contract at Essendon and turning 24 in about a month. He'll still be 25 when he comes out of contract. In the AFL you could expect another 5 years, perhaps 10 if he avoids injury and doesn't lose his pace. Gaelic has a similar age bracket from what I understand.

I'm wondering if his brother's marriage has anything to do with it. I know at one point one of his brothers was living in Australia with him, and possibly also the brother's girlfriend? Circumstances may have changed. There's also a brother that is playing Gaelic, so stories from that one may be influencing what he wants to be doing with his life. I don't know which brother is which haha, they may all be the same person.

 

[SherbertLemon]

Understand if he needs to be home.

Really hope his family are ok and there’s nothing serious going on.

What are the consequences to making these types of decisions regarding his pay packet, eligibility to rejoin the competition and our cap? (assuming it’s not temporary)

 

[DERO]

Insert?

Withdraw.

 

[Hird05]

If it was homesickness I think he'd have stayed for the team photo then hopped on the plane and headed home, the fact he skipped it all together to me says he has some pressing family issues that couldn't wait and the club/media are using homesickness to keep his privacy.

Whatever it is hope you're ok Conor.

That's not him?

 

[Milanista28]

That's not him?

Thats Ross McQuillan

 

[Maxabillions]

That's not him?

They all look the same do they????

 

[ghostdog]

That's not him?

Der. That's Cale Hooker.

 

[Hird05]

Thats Ross McQuillan

Copy

They all look the same do they????

Yes. Pretty grainy though

 

[Shane Heard]

I love the guys work effort and commitment on the ground ...but to be honest, if stays home for good I won’t be too down about it.

someone a bit bigger and taller can take his spot.

all the best to the guy..heart of Irish gold he has.

 

[Vindicater]

Will be a big loss but I reckon he will be back.

 

[AEKBOMBERS]

His brother was living with him for over a year. Was this still the case?

 

[Old Campaigner]

Gone

 

[Howard Moon]

Gone

Hmm Ive been frantically looking for cryptic angles from your comment, I've spent much time but can't find any. It's very succinct and direct.

 

[Beerfish]

I'd say annoying actually. When you post like that people think there's news or you know something.