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Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why disgraced footy legend Wayne Carey is furious after it was revealed that he'll be reuniting with the teammate whose wife he cheated with
Footy great Wayne Carey has been left furious after it was revealed that he is set to return to the North Melbourne Football Club for their 100th-year anniversary. He will be one of a number of ex-players to celebrate the landmark occasion at the Marvel Stadium during Round 17's Thursday night clash against the Western Bulldogs. Plenty of fanfare is expected for the iconic match, with the club also set to welcome back several key faces from years gone by. According to Channel 7's Caroline Wilson, Carey is now due to return alongside former team-mates Anthony Stevens and Glenn Archer for the match. After the news dropped, Carey took to social media to hit out at reporters and those who have commented on his dramatic return. He used the platform to acknowledge that he had been to a number of functions since he left the club 24 years ago. Wayne Carey has hit back at members of the media and those who commented on his upcoming return to North Melbourne for their 100-year anniversary 'Just for what it's worth I've gone to at least 10 big functions over the last 25 years,' Carey wrote. 'What another example of putrid journalism. 'No wonder some people can't move on 'YES 25 yrs,' he added. The news that Carey would be making an appearance for the club's 100-year anniversary came six months after the two-time Leigh Matthews Trophy winner, was controversially snubbed by North from a video celebrating their 100-year anniversary. He also captained the team for eight years between 1993 and 2001. Despite that, Carey, Stevens and Archer will now all reunite for the landmark celebration. It comes following Carey's shocking and messy exit from the footy club back in 2001 after his extramarital affair with Steven's wife, Kelli. The affair left the footy world stunned after they had been caught in a toilet at a house party. The two-time premiership captain subsequently left the club to join the Crows. 'All three men (Carey, Stevens, Archer) are well aware that they will be there together and united for the first time,' Wilson said on The Agenda Setters. 'There was speculation last year when North unveiled their centenary jumper. And if you remember, there were North champions through the eras and there was no Wayne Carey. And Corey McKernan was very upset about this.' McKernan took to X, posting: 'FYI North Melbourne, you do know Wayne Carey played for us, don't you?' Wilson then continued: 'In 2022, a year later, they had a 25-year premiership reunion for the '96 flag, and there was an altercation at a pub between Anthony Stevens and Wayne Carey. We know the history there.' Carey and Stevens allegedly had a heated altercation at a Melbourne Pub back in August 2022. The pair were understood to have been at Yarraville's Railway Hotel for a 1996 premiership reunion. SEN's Sam Edmund stated that the pair allegedly had to be 'separated'. SEN reported at the time that witnesses said Carey accused Stevens of 'talking behind his back and telling people he couldn't be contacted and to not bother trying to catch up with him, but then being fine in-person'. Stevens, who resigned from his role on the club's board last year, did not attend the official celebrations the following day after the exchange. 'I don't think it was physical, but it was not nice,' Wilson said, reflecting on their spat in the pub. 'And when there was a motorcade the next day at Marvel Stadium, Anthony Stevens wasn't there and Wayne Carey was. 'So the club has worked really hard to get all these guys within the fold. And clearly you can't celebrate your 100th anniversary without Wayne Carey being there.' Interestingly, Wilson added that Carey had been returning to some training sessions at the club in recent months. 'I think it's been a slow and steady overture. He would say he was never banned from the club, but at times, probably didn't feel all that welcome,' she added. Carey and Stevens' pair had also clashed on the field after the former's exit. Stevens was understood to have told Carey to 'stick it' at the time. 'It's the one thing he has never done,' Stevens said, when asked by Mike Sheahan in 2015 if Carey has apologised. 'He has never actually gone out of his way to say sorry for whatever reason.' Carey did go on to apologise eventually, 14 years after the event. He also spoke again on his apology to Stevens in 2022 during an episode of SAS Australia. 'It's haunted me for over 20 years. I was in self-destruction mode. You know, I guess my life started to unravel,' he said. While the affair was going on, Carey was married to Sally McMahon and had even invited Stevens to be a groomsman at his wedding. Footy great Luke Hodge, meanwhile, added that he was delighted to see Carey being welcomed back by the club. 'Couldn't agree more,' Hodge said. 'This is just as much about the supporters who grew up watching the captain of their football team. 'He captained two premierships and for him not to be at the 100-year celebration. I think a lot of supporters would walk away upset about that, because he was such a big part of them throughout the 90s. 'He was the face of the AFL. Some have touted him as the best player that they've ever seen play the game.' 'All clubs have disagreements, but the club's bigger than anyone, and that's me, the celebration is about the players and it's about the supporters. 'They've had some tough times over the years to go back and put a smile on their face, from the '96, from the '99. I think that will pass the argument. And what happened then? For the bigger part of the club.'
News.com.au
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Wayne Carey's AFL exile set to end as North Melbourne legend to return for centenary match
Wayne Carey's stint in AFL exile is over as the North Melbourne legend is locked in to appear at the Kangaroos' centenary match later this season. The 53-year-old is set to be joined by former teammates Anthony Stevens and Glenn Archer for the Roos' Round 17 clash against the Western Bulldogs. It will mark the first time the trio have reunited since Carey's messy exit from the club almost 25 years ago. The revelation comes six months after the club unveiled a video celebration of the centenary that left out Carey. The video showed the club's proud history of guernsey changes it has undergone since entering the competition in 1925 — building up to a special centenary guernsey it will wear in Round 17. North great Corey McKernan called the club out for its decision to overlook Carey, who played 244 games for the club. 'Can North Melbourne answer why you'd leave out Wayne Carey for a football-related video for such an occasion?' McKernan wrote on X after the video went live. 'Explain how it happens. If the excuse is 'Oh it's a young kid who did it and he didn't know' please spare me'. Collingwood legend Mick McGuane also questioned the club's decision to omit Carey. 'Love the concept and innovation North Melbourne, but if it's a 'true' celebration you cannot overlook your greatest ever player in the vision to promote it'. But Carey's time in the AFL wilderness is now over with Channel 7's Caroline Wilson revealing he will return for the special occasion. 'There was speculation last year when North was unveiled their centenary jumper. And if you remember, there were North champions from through the eras and there was no Wayne Carey and Corey McKernan was very upset about this,' Wilson said on The Agenda Setters on Tuesday night. 'In 2022, a year later, they had a 25-year premiership reunion for the '96 flag, and there was an altercation at a pub between Anthony Stevens and Wayne Carey. We know the history there. 'They had to be separated. I don't think it was physical, but it was not nice. 'And when there was a motorcade the next day at Marvel Stadium, Anthony Stevens wasn't there and Wayne Carey was. So the club has worked really hard to get all these guys within the fold. And clearly, you can't celebrate your 100th anniversary without Wayne Carey being there.' Hawthorn premiership winner Luke Hodge said for such an important night in the club's history they simply couldn't continue to snub Carey. 'Couldn't agree more. This is just as much about the supporters who grew up watching the captain of their football team. 'He captained two premierships and for him not to be at the 100-year celebration. I think a lot of supporters would walk away upset about that because he was such a big part of them throughout the 90s. 'He was the face of the AFL. Some have touted him as the best player that they've ever seen play the game. 'All clubs have disagreements, but the club's bigger than anyone, and that's me, the celebration is about the players and it's about the supporters.' Players from the 1975, '77, '96 and '99 premiership sides will all be invited to attend as will members of the AFLW premiership side of last year. Wayne Carey still yet to receive Legend status Last year Carey was engulfed in a public drama surrounding his position in the NSW Australian Hall of Fame. Carey became part of the inaugural inductees to the NSW AFL Hall of Fame in May last year. The two-time premiership winner was also reportedly set to become one of 10 inductees elevated to Legend status — until the AFL intervened. Not only was Carey blocked from achieving Legend status, but after consultation with AFL CEO Andrew Dillon, the former Kangaroos skipper did not attend the gala night at all. The NSW gala had fallen on the same weekend as the AFL honoured victims of gender-based violence at games across the league, sparking outrage in several circles. There have previously been allegations of domestic violence against Carey. He has also been convicted of assault. Carey eventually clarified he decided to skip the event after speaking with Dillon. In 2022 Carey was let go by Channel 7 after he had been escorted out of Crown Perth when a small bag containing a powdered substance fell out of his pocket. Carey was cleared of any wrongdoing. He has since bounced back with a popular podcast and has made plenty of headlines for his critical analysis of how the game has become soft following changes in rule interpretations and other aspects of the sport.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Why disgraced footy great Wayne Carey is reuniting with Anthony Stevens more than 20 years after his affair with teammate's wife became the AFL's biggest scandal
Footy great Wayne Carey is dramatically set to return to the North Melbourne Football Club, 24 years after his shocking exit. The Kangaroos are this year celebrating their 100th-year anniversary and will celebrate the landmark occasion at the Marvel Stadium during Round 17's Thursday night clash against the Western Bulldogs. Plenty of fanfare is expected for the iconic match, with the club also set to welcome back several key faces from years gone by. According to Channel 7's Caroline Wilson, Carey is now due to return alongside former team-mates Anthony Stevens and Glenn Archer for the match. Interestingly, the news came six months after the two-time Leigh Matthews winner, Carey, was controversially snubbed by North from a video celebrating their 100-year anniversary. The Roos forward is seen as one of the greatest players to have played AFL footy, winning seven All-Australian jackets and guiding the North Melbourne club to two premierships in 1996 and 1999. He also captained the team for eight years between 1993 and 2001. Despite that, Carey, Stevens and Archer will now all reunite for the landmark celebration. It comes following Carey's shocking and messy exit from the footy club back in 2001 after his extramarital affair with Steven's wife, Kelli. The affair left the footy world stunned after they had been caught in a toilet at a house party. The two-time premiership captain subsequently left the club to join the Crows. 'All three men (Carey, Stevens, Archer) are well aware that they will be there together and united for the first time,' Wilson said on The Agenda Setters. 'There was speculation last year when North unveiled their centenary jumper. And if you remember, there were North champions through the eras and there was no Wayne Carey. And Corey McKernan was very upset about this.' McKernan took to X, posting: 'FYI North Melbourne, you do know Wayne Carey played for us, don't you?' Carey had an extramarital affair with Anthony Stevens (right) wife, Kelli (left) back in 2001 North Melbourne great Carey (pictured) subsequently left the footy club after the affair was made public Wilson then continued: 'In 2022, a year later, they had a 25-year premiership reunion for the '96 flag, and there was an altercation at a pub between Anthony Stevens and Wayne Carey. We know the history there.' Carey and Stevens allegedly had a heated altercation at a Melbourne Pub back in August 2022. The pair were understood to have been at Yarraville's Railway Hotel for a 1996 premiership reunion. SEN's Sam Edmund stated that the pair allegedly had to be 'separated'. SEN reported at the time that witnesses said Carey accused Stevens of 'talking behind his back and telling people he couldn't be contacted and to not bother trying to catch up with him, but then being fine in-person'. Stevens, who resigned from his role on the club's board last year, did not attend the official celebrations the following day after the exchange. 'I don't think it was physical, but it was not nice,' Wilson said, reflecting on their spat in the pub. 'And when there was a motorcade the next day at Marvel Stadium, Anthony Stevens wasn't there and Wayne Carey was. 'So the club has worked really hard to get all these guys within the fold. And clearly you can't celebrate your 100th anniversary without Wayne Carey being there.' Carey has interestingly been back at the footy club in recent months having also been seen at training Interestingly, Wilson added that Carey had been returning to some training sessions at the club in recent months. 'I think it's been a slow and steady overture. He would say he was never banned from the club, but at times, probably didn't feel all that welcome,' she added. Carey and Stevens' pair had also clashed on the field after the former's exit. Stevens was understood to have told Carey to 'stick it' at the time. 'It's the one thing he has never done,' Stevens said, when asked by Mike Sheahan in 2015 if Carey has apologised. 'He has never actually gone out of his way to say sorry for whatever reason.' Carey did go on to apologise eventually, 14 years after the event. He also spoke again on his apology to Stevens in 2022 during an episode of SAS Australia. 'It's haunted me for over 20 years. I was in self-destruction mode. You know, I guess my life started to unravel,' he said. While the affair was going on, Carey was married to Sally McMahon and had even invited Stevens to be a groomsman at his wedding. Footy great Luke Hodge, meanwhile, added that he was delighted to see Carey being welcomed back by the club. 'Couldn't agree more,' Hodge said. 'This is just as much about the supporters who grew up watching the captain of their football team. 'He captained two premierships and for him not to be at the 100-year celebration. I think a lot of supporters would walk away upset about that, because he was such a big part of them throughout the 90s. 'He was the face of the AFL. Some have touted him as the best player that they've ever seen play the game.' 'All clubs have disagreements, but the club's bigger than anyone, and that's me, the celebration is about the players and it's about the supporters. 'They've had some tough times over the years to go back and put a smile on their face, from the '96, from the '99. I think that will pass the argument. And what happened then? For the bigger part of the club.'
