None of which relates to the stated reasons.
Often actual reasons do not match the politely provided public reasons. I do not think any of those reasons are far fetched but eh.
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None of which relates to the stated reasons.
They have 3 children, 2 with a learning difficulties. At the time of drafting they had 2 kids with 0 with learning difficulties. In Victoria they have 0 family. In WA they have both their parents and siblings I'm assuming. When the kids have to attend the doctors (or whatever specialists they see) who takes care of the other kid(s)? Kelly is at training, looking at film etc etc.So in between Tim Kelly’s Mrs publicly shitting on Geelong (the club that gave TK his AFL career) for holding him to his contract, emotionally blackmailing the AFL community for two years, keeping the only other club in WA at arms length for the duration, and Geelong being reimbursed the bare minimum for currently one of the best players in the league, it really is hard to enjoy the overall outcome.
They telegraphed their move for two years, and despite West Coast passing on TK in several drafts - including the very draft he went to Geelong in - the entitlement and petulance to get there is quite staggering.
My guess and it's only a hunch, is that because so many WC players and staff have kids, they have a pretty sophisticated/child friendly setup. You know, organised play group or day care, contacts with schools/medical professionals etc.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
Pretty sure it was tongue in cheek. But as a boorish, low IQ, insecure Richmond fan I'm not surprised it went sailing over your head.Oh, a North supporter.
The Gold Coast of Melbourne.
And if you want to be cute, at least get the facts right..
It was Fiora over Pavlich.
Very bizarre how club with family man like Pavlich is ruled out for club that killed one of it's players with drug culture
West Coast got the player but I can't help wondering why I keep hearing this garbage about the reason Kelly was only willing to play for the Eagles because it was a better fit for his family??
Then his wife has talk of her tears of joy at hearing he got traded to the Eagles because Fremantle would not have been a good fit for her and the children..
Why doesn't Freo call out their crap as they are making out like Fremantle is not a family friendly environment... So is there something we don't know? Are players at Freo not allowed to bring their partners and kids into the inner sanctum of the club??
West Coast going on past instances would seem like worst of the 2 in terms of a family club..
Such a load of crap by Kelly must being a selfish player who should have allowed Geelong the ability to find the best offer from the 2 Perth clubs and its obvious that would have been Freo... So Tim and his wife had to make out like going to Freo would be horrible experience for the family..
I think it stinks that Cats gave him a start and this is the thanks they get.
We are a ruthless club. No distractions.
That must be why North failed to attract their big fish despite throwing money at anyone with a heartbeat. No one wanted to be second fiddle to Cunnington. That must be it.Probably didn't want to be second fiddle behind Fyfe, so he went to club he'd be #1 at
That must be why North failed to attract their big fish despite throwing money at anyone with a heartbeat. No one wanted to be second fiddle to Cunnington. That must be it.
Alternatively, no one wants to play for North because it's an irrelevant club.
Yeah it's a mystery why he didn't want to play for Freo. We'll never know.
You’d think it would make him feel tallPeter Bell doesn’t like players bringing their kids, particularly toddlers, into the club. It makes him feel short.
West Coast got the player but I can't help wondering why I keep hearing this garbage about the reason Kelly was only willing to play for the Eagles because it was a better fit for his family??
Then his wife has talk of her tears of joy at hearing he got traded to the Eagles because Fremantle would not have been a good fit for her and the children..
Why doesn't Freo call out their crap as they are making out like Fremantle is not a family friendly environment... So is there something we don't know? Are players at Freo not allowed to bring their partners and kids into the inner sanctum of the club??
West Coast going on past instances would seem like worst of the 2 in terms of a family club..
Such a load of crap by Kelly must being a selfish player who should have allowed Geelong the ability to find the best offer from the 2 Perth clubs and its obvious that would have been Freo... So Tim and his wife had to make out like going to Freo would be horrible experience for the family..
I think it stinks that Cats gave him a start and this is the thanks they get.
I found it quite weird that he was so desperate to go home for family reasons but ONLY to Eagles.
I understand Eagles being a preference but would have thought if it was so crucial to get back for family than Free would at least be entertained but they may as well have been in Melbourne for as much of a look in as they got. Very strange from the outside.
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I think it stinks that Cats gave him a start and this is the thanks they get.
Yeow's got a premiership medal, do you think Fyfe would prefer that to his 2 brownlows?The poor man's Fyfe???
Cutting stuff, you obviously went to Geelong Grammar....Maybe he can have pipe sesh with Ben and cycle of apprentices killing their masters at west coast can continue
I can see why Tim Kelly want get his kids there. His wife seem to withdraw on instagram with geelong grade stuff all time. Crack family be well looked after in Perth
Considering you tried to convince everyone in the Tim Kelly trade thread you had insider knowledge because you work for the Eagles I really don't think you should be in here throwing stonesWow.
You are really hurting arent you.
You need to go and lie on a couch and talkto someone.
Let us know what colour it was after!
PS How is Gary Ablett Snr these days. Stokes still looking after the boys?
Fyfe said in his Brownlow acceptance speech he'd rather a premiership medallion so you're wrong as per usual.Yeow's got a premiership medal, do you think Fyfe would prefer that to his 2 brownlows?
Hang on, no don't answer, of course Fyfe would prefer the charlies...
one club has more money than the other, i guess that translates for more opportunities for Kellys family financially
I feel like if it was superior child care facilities