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Carey resigned ? So have I.
IF what we have heard is true, they should not have bowed to an ultimatum from Stevens & Archer. I would have sent them on their way. Carey is worth more to the club than any 3 of them, and this is a business.
IF what we have heard is true, they should not have bowed to an ultimatum from Stevens & Archer. I would have sent them on their way. Carey is worth more to the club than any 3 of them, and this is a business.
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It is only Wednesday, and the incident happened Sunday, here's hoping after a little more time, Carey can make a comeback...!!!
I also hope it wasn't an ultimation put to the club...
Do we really know the truth?
I also hope it wasn't an ultimation put to the club...
Do we really know the truth?
Hey Darkrider,
It doesn't matter who the player is just remember the club is bigger than the individual - even if it is The King.
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CIK- as much as I am upset for Carey and the way he went- you can hardly expect Stevo and Archer to leave- when it was Carey's fault in the 1st place.
The Roos are a team- not a 1 man side, if we had of kept Carey and let Stevo and Archer etc go it would have said to the opposition supporters and media that we were.
Go Roos
The Roos are a team- not a 1 man side, if we had of kept Carey and let Stevo and Archer etc go it would have said to the opposition supporters and media that we were.
Go Roos
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CAREY QUITS ROOS
7:19:42 PM Wed 13 March, 2002
Samantha Lane
afl.com.au
Kangaroos captain Wayne Carey has quit the club, and for 2002 at least, AFL football, following an incident over the weekend that enraged his teammates Glenn Archer and Anthony Stevens and left him on the outer with the rest of the club.
A clearly shattered Carey, battling back tears, announced his resignation at the Melbourne office of his manager, Ricky Nixon and read from a prepared statement.
“The matters leading to the statement I’m about to make are of a personal nature and I will not discuss them.
“For the well being of all concerned I have taken the decision to cease my career with the Kangaroos. I regret the circumstances of my actions which has led to the decision and the pain it has caused to my wife and to my family.
“I apologise to all of my teammates and all the Kangaroos supporters, however I believe that this is the only proper and responsible course of action. Thank you.”
Shortly afterwards, Kangaroos chairman Dr Allen Aylett also read from a prepared statement, this time at the club’s Arden Street headquarters.
“We need to make you aware from the outset, that the club will not comment on personal issues relating to individuals.
“I ask you to respect this position.
“Sadly the club accepts Wayne Carey’s decision to cease his playing days with the Kangaroos.
“Wayne has had an outstanding career with the club and his decision will affect us all.
“But I want everyone to know that our club, the North Melbourne Football Club – the Kangaroos - will remain united and strong and get on with our business.
“We will continue to deliver to our members and supporters the high standards expected of us on and off the field.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a long day for the Club. Thank you.”
Carey fell out with his long-time teammates following a series of events that occurred over the weekend at a party hosted by Archer. Stevens and Archer failed to attend a compulsory training session the next day, sparking an internal investigation by the club.
Matters came to a head late on Tuesday night and further meetings on Wednesday led to Carey’s departure from the club. It is believed that the Roos were left with a choice between losing Stevens and Archer, or losing Carey.
The Kangaroos called a meeting of all players at 6pm at Arden Street at which the decision was handed down. They then left the meeting with their heads bowed, clearly shocked at the news and offered no comment.
Earlier, Nixon met with Aylett, club chief executive Michael Easy and football manager Geoff Walsh to discuss their options.
Not present at any meeting was coach Denis Pagan, who has forged an incredibly close relationship with Carey, stretching back to their days with the all-conquering Roos under 19 side in the late 1980s. Pagan was unavailable for comment last night.
Carey, 30, played 244 games for the club, is a dual Kangaroo premiership captain (1996 and 1999) and considered to be the heart and soul of the club, as well as its most marketable player. He made his debut under John Kennedy in 1989, but emerged as a superstar in 1993, Pagan’s first as coach of the club.
He is a four time club best and fairest, seven time all-Australian player including four as captain, and a five-time leading goalkicker at Arden Street.
He joined the club from North Adelaide, however is a product of Wagga where he somehow failed to attract the attention of Sydney, which at the time was supposed to hold a mortgage over all the emerging talent from New South Wales.
Speculation is already rife that after 12 months out of the game, Carey will be tempted to return to AFL football with Sydney in 2003. Given his New South Wales background, he will prove a huge marketing tool in what is still a developing market for the game.
The Roos are now left to deal with all the fall-out from losing their no.1 player. Carey had a year remaining on his contract and it has not been disclosed as to whether there has been settlement of that.
But the club will have plenty of explaining to do to supporters, sponsors and the AFL, which is the last complication it needs with its membership in a parlous situation and coming off its first losing season in a decade.
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7:19:42 PM Wed 13 March, 2002
Samantha Lane
afl.com.au
Kangaroos captain Wayne Carey has quit the club, and for 2002 at least, AFL football, following an incident over the weekend that enraged his teammates Glenn Archer and Anthony Stevens and left him on the outer with the rest of the club.
A clearly shattered Carey, battling back tears, announced his resignation at the Melbourne office of his manager, Ricky Nixon and read from a prepared statement.
“The matters leading to the statement I’m about to make are of a personal nature and I will not discuss them.
“For the well being of all concerned I have taken the decision to cease my career with the Kangaroos. I regret the circumstances of my actions which has led to the decision and the pain it has caused to my wife and to my family.
“I apologise to all of my teammates and all the Kangaroos supporters, however I believe that this is the only proper and responsible course of action. Thank you.”
Shortly afterwards, Kangaroos chairman Dr Allen Aylett also read from a prepared statement, this time at the club’s Arden Street headquarters.
“We need to make you aware from the outset, that the club will not comment on personal issues relating to individuals.
“I ask you to respect this position.
“Sadly the club accepts Wayne Carey’s decision to cease his playing days with the Kangaroos.
“Wayne has had an outstanding career with the club and his decision will affect us all.
“But I want everyone to know that our club, the North Melbourne Football Club – the Kangaroos - will remain united and strong and get on with our business.
“We will continue to deliver to our members and supporters the high standards expected of us on and off the field.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a long day for the Club. Thank you.”
Carey fell out with his long-time teammates following a series of events that occurred over the weekend at a party hosted by Archer. Stevens and Archer failed to attend a compulsory training session the next day, sparking an internal investigation by the club.
Matters came to a head late on Tuesday night and further meetings on Wednesday led to Carey’s departure from the club. It is believed that the Roos were left with a choice between losing Stevens and Archer, or losing Carey.
The Kangaroos called a meeting of all players at 6pm at Arden Street at which the decision was handed down. They then left the meeting with their heads bowed, clearly shocked at the news and offered no comment.
Earlier, Nixon met with Aylett, club chief executive Michael Easy and football manager Geoff Walsh to discuss their options.
Not present at any meeting was coach Denis Pagan, who has forged an incredibly close relationship with Carey, stretching back to their days with the all-conquering Roos under 19 side in the late 1980s. Pagan was unavailable for comment last night.
Carey, 30, played 244 games for the club, is a dual Kangaroo premiership captain (1996 and 1999) and considered to be the heart and soul of the club, as well as its most marketable player. He made his debut under John Kennedy in 1989, but emerged as a superstar in 1993, Pagan’s first as coach of the club.
He is a four time club best and fairest, seven time all-Australian player including four as captain, and a five-time leading goalkicker at Arden Street.
He joined the club from North Adelaide, however is a product of Wagga where he somehow failed to attract the attention of Sydney, which at the time was supposed to hold a mortgage over all the emerging talent from New South Wales.
Speculation is already rife that after 12 months out of the game, Carey will be tempted to return to AFL football with Sydney in 2003. Given his New South Wales background, he will prove a huge marketing tool in what is still a developing market for the game.
The Roos are now left to deal with all the fall-out from losing their no.1 player. Carey had a year remaining on his contract and it has not been disclosed as to whether there has been settlement of that.
But the club will have plenty of explaining to do to supporters, sponsors and the AFL, which is the last complication it needs with its membership in a parlous situation and coming off its first losing season in a decade.
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The King is Gone Sorry
How many opposing supporter's would never admit that he was the King of AFL, he truely was! But if what is said is true about him then his action's off the field are non-excusable, he has brought disgrace to your club and your players. I feel for all of you for what he has done to your club!
This is a very sad situation for all of North Melbourne supporters and I hope if you can ever get a good thing out of a bad situation, I hope you find it. As this is going to hurt you all big time, on and off the field with trying to get out of the hardship that your club is finding in recent times financially.
Please don't think that I have intruded on your board to have a go at you all because that is not what I intended to do. I'm a Magpie supporter and truly feel sorry for what has happened too your club and I hope your club get's out of this mess real soon and gets back to playing some good footy again soon.
Good luck!
P.S. On a parting note, Just remember that Carey has done a ****load for your club and people will forget about what has happened soon. He will always be remembered as the KING of AFL not for what he has done now.
I guess you can say its a bit like Ablett. He is still GOD to many even after what he has done off-field. If that means anything to all of you!
How many opposing supporter's would never admit that he was the King of AFL, he truely was! But if what is said is true about him then his action's off the field are non-excusable, he has brought disgrace to your club and your players. I feel for all of you for what he has done to your club!
This is a very sad situation for all of North Melbourne supporters and I hope if you can ever get a good thing out of a bad situation, I hope you find it. As this is going to hurt you all big time, on and off the field with trying to get out of the hardship that your club is finding in recent times financially.
Please don't think that I have intruded on your board to have a go at you all because that is not what I intended to do. I'm a Magpie supporter and truly feel sorry for what has happened too your club and I hope your club get's out of this mess real soon and gets back to playing some good footy again soon.
Good luck!
P.S. On a parting note, Just remember that Carey has done a ****load for your club and people will forget about what has happened soon. He will always be remembered as the KING of AFL not for what he has done now.
I guess you can say its a bit like Ablett. He is still GOD to many even after what he has done off-field. If that means anything to all of you!
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Originally posted by DarkRider
99.9% of the time I would agree with you. In this case, the King is bigger than the club - he IS the club. Without him all is lost, and that finishes me with football.
Who are you trying to kid? You were only ever a Carey fan. Nobody here is stupid enough to expect you to pretend to follow the kangaroos now he's gone.
