by Dogwatcher » Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:49 pm
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Port Adelaide Football Club Statement
Thursday 4 October 2012
The Port Adelaide Football Club confirms Troy Chaplin will depart Alberton after the club decided against matching an offer from Richmond to the restricted free agent.
Port Adelaide general manager football Peter Rohde said the Power had considered detailed medical opinion regarding the 26-year-old defender and was unwilling to counter the extended contract term included in the Tigers’ deal.
“Troy needed serious knee surgery towards the end of 2012 and while we hope he has many years of football left, we’re not prepared to commit to the extent Richmond is,” Rohde said.
“We would have liked Troy to remain at Alberton, but on terms suitable to the Port Adelaide Football Club as well as the player.
“In fact, we had what we considered a fair contract in front of Troy and his management for a long period this year, but unfortunately they were unwilling to sign.
“Troy has been a valuable player at Port Adelaide throughout his time with us and we sincerely thank him for his efforts with our club and wish him the very best at Richmond and back home in Victoria.”
Chaplin was recruited by Port Adelaide from North Ballarat in the 2003 AFL National Draft and debuted in 2004. He played 140 games for the Power, including the 2007 grand final.
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