Robinson admits 'surprise' over Keary retirement

Guarded by his media minder, Luke Carey wasn’t up for a chat after training today, instead taking to the club social channels to confirm this was the end, but there’s a promise to fight to the finish. Right now my main focus is on giving my all for this great club for the remainder of the 2024 campaign. In a heartfelt 7 1/2 minute video, he paid tribute to the biggest influences on his career, but it was his wife who received the greatest accolades, the real hero Amy, you’ve been there since high school and supported me as I’ve chased this dream. You constantly inspire me to become a better person. It’s been a crazy ride together and without your support, I would not be sitting here today. To be able to call you my wife and the mother of my children is what truly makes me happy in this world. It was a shock when Kiri extended his contract into next year and a double whammy when he told his coach 10 days ago he was quitting. Did it surprise you? Yeah, it did. You know it. It did surprise me. But also, yeah, he did. We had a good chat about it. He knew what was right for him. And so if it’s right, then it’s the right time. As a coach, did you try and talk him out of it or? No, not at all. No, no, no. He went through the process of that, listened and supported and knew that it was right as well. Kiri is known for his speed and now, but it’s his steel which defines him as a S player. He famously told Russell Crowe where to go when he was unhappy at a preseason camp. Incredibly competitive player as he yeah he’s tenacious the I like it when he gets that fire in his eyes and yeah he’s been such a servant for us He’s I’ve loved coaching him and he’s turned into a good mate and yeah let’s finish strong. Danny Weidler 9 News.