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No children allowed at Fremantle???
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- Jul 10, 2012
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His wife is a die hard Eagles supporter. That's the reason.
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He was a West Coast supporter growing up so it makes sense. He felt West Coast would be a better fit for him and that's fair. I'd say that "Fremantle don't allow children" is a bit far fetched.
Yep because he wouldn't be the number #1 mid
Worked for Neale getting out of Fyfe's shadow...
As for the topic at hand, I think there's a whole range of reasons he chose West Coast - money, success, family, being a supporter, bad history with Freo.
Sometimes it's smarter not to say everything, but just stick to a story.
Anyway, I'm still rather bemused how Kelly's decision is the only one that seems to be getting any air time.
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Prob because there's been hardly any other trades done
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The OP didnt link his conclusions, perhaps I missed it? Initially some cats fans took Kelly leaving as reflecting on Geelong, that was nonsense too.
The OP didnt link his conclusions, perhaps I missed it? Initially some cats fans took Kelly leaving as reflecting on Geelong, that was nonsense too.
I also think is a bit strange it kind of painted freo with this negativity without much justification. I understand he wants to go to west coast, just say the preference is west coast because there more security, more opportunities, closer to home, I barracked for them when I was a kid, etc.
Adam Trelor chose Collingwood over Richmond cause he thought they had a better list. He came out and spoke his thruth
Adam Trelor chose Collingwood over Richmond cause he thought they had a better list. He came out and spoke his thruth
- May 5, 2006
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I don't know why the family aspect of Tim Kelly's trade has attracted so much interest. Barely a month or two ago Ballantyne and Sandilands were walking off the field with their kids. Freo isn't some nasty environment where children are banned. How much of a factor other WC players having kids was in his decision to choose WC over Freo I don't know but who cares? Some players choose Freo, some choose WC. It's such a non event. If both teams finished around the same point on the ladder no one would give a s**t where he asked to go.
Do you reckon its because he thinks West Coast are a better club, more stable back room staff, known coaching group, are a better chance of playing finals in his time there, better chance of a flag in his time there, presented better, suit his style of play more, allow him to be a better player with those around him, will be paid more and supported them growing up? any chance of any those things influencing the decision as opposed to all these other theories that are very irrelevant?
Did anyone cry when Nathan Wilson said he hated West Coast in an interview and said he would only ever join Fremantle? or maybe because he didn't have kids at the time that's why he chose Fremantle. Maybe they do more activities for couples with no kids? Maybe we trade for him now he has kids. Hope Masto is ok there with his kids if he goes... maybe straight swap?
Did anyone cry when Nathan Wilson said he hated West Coast in an interview and said he would only ever join Fremantle? or maybe because he didn't have kids at the time that's why he chose Fremantle. Maybe they do more activities for couples with no kids? Maybe we trade for him now he has kids. Hope Masto is ok there with his kids if he goes... maybe straight swap?
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If I was moving back to WA I’d rather be playing for a club that has won the second most premierships in the AFL era and who regularly plays finals. It’d be like choosing Hawthorn over Melbourne if you were relocating to Victoria.
No brainer.
No brainer.
- Apr 25, 2012
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Been a lovely sunny day in Perth today.Lots of happy laughing people chasing the butterflies and kissing the flowers.
To nice to be wasting time with the misery merchants on here.
To nice to be wasting time with the misery merchants on here.
Would you rather be regarded as an Eagles player, or a Dockers player?
Answer's pretty obvious.
His manager pretty much said it today, the Dockers didn't even get consideration.
Answer's pretty obvious.
His manager pretty much said it today, the Dockers didn't even get consideration.
We gave Judd his start in football so are you saying he shouldn't have been allowed to go to Carlton. The same with Adelaide - they gave Dangerfield his start in football as well so on your theory he shouldn't have been allowed to go to Geelong! What a load of garbage. Two sets of rules around here. No matter what the reason Kelly chose WCE instead of Freo that was his choice and the rest means diddly squat.
In any event Freo may improve things with Justin coming on board as coach but while Ross was there quite a few of their players seemed to want to leave Freo and you have to ask the question why? As we seem to be able to keep most of our players so we must be doing something right!
Take your hand off it!
There are many stories floating around but of course I don't know if any of them are really true.
Maybe its something simple like the wife went for the eagles as a kid and/or her parents/family go for the eagles.
Might be that simple.
Might be that simple.
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Then why come out and not so subtly attempt to force the trade through media pressure under the guise of family circumstances and West Coast being a better fit for his family? As I've said before and earlier in this thread, absolutely nothing wrong with Kelly needing to go home, you have to do what is right for your family and the bloke is OoC. It's the way they have played it out in the media that rubs me wrong, when the true motives are obvious as hell.
Either be true to the fact that you absolutely have to head back to Perth because of circumstances or be straight forward why you only specifically want to join one club that is in Perth.
The same goes for any player. Papley for example should be told by Sydney that unless Carlton can absolutely satisfy their demands (fortunately for us looks likely) he should reconsider his club choice. I would suggest all parties think it can be achieved, but if not... Papley should be told to either reconsider another destination or honour his contract. His use of the 'personal circumstances require me to be in VIC' whilst under contract, but I only want to be traded to Carlton doesn't really wash with me.
Had absolute respect for him coming out and saying that, because it was the truth. No heart string pulling nonsense. The clubs were able to work it out reasonably easily and don't really think WCE needed him all that much so was pretty spot on...
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The poor man's Fyfe???
Kelly is perceived to have broken the norm of players having little agency in determining where they end up so some people are triggered. Fair enough, players getting too big for their boots could spell trouble for the league down the track.
A few reasons he may have preferred West Coast:
+ possible personal issues with personnel at the club.
+ Fremantle is less stable, coach just fired.
+ West Coast is renowned as a destination club that gives massive support to players.
+ Players are actively trying to get out of Freo(what does this say about the environment?).
+ Kelly had a relationship with West Coast prior to being drafted.
+ Wants success soon.
Not an exhaustive list, but there's enough there for the triggered nuffies to chew on!
A few reasons he may have preferred West Coast:
+ possible personal issues with personnel at the club.
+ Fremantle is less stable, coach just fired.
+ West Coast is renowned as a destination club that gives massive support to players.
+ Players are actively trying to get out of Freo(what does this say about the environment?).
+ Kelly had a relationship with West Coast prior to being drafted.
+ Wants success soon.
Not an exhaustive list, but there's enough there for the triggered nuffies to chew on!
