This statement goes both ways, and I think we both agree on the principle of fairness. Emotion and passion should be left out of the equation. When it it comes to trading if you want something of value, you have to give up something of value. We set the example ourselves when getting Dangerfield and Ablett. If a trade for Kelly is done in a similar spirit then no-one is getting robbed. But 24 months of this sort of form will command a steep price and WCE will need to pay.
At the end of the day, he will be a 25yo getting paid 500k to chase a football. That alone is compensation for any sort of family turbulence. I agree that no one should take it personally if he requested a trade as he needs to do what is right for him. By the same token though, he shouldn't take it personally if the GFC doesn't accept peanuts in return. If no trade can be done, Kelly can accept a generous contract or nominate for the draft. I know plenty of 25yo who could only dream of such a scenario.