EXPLOSIVE claims have been made against AFL star Jake Stringer and his club with massive ramifications for his future.
THE AFL future of Western Bulldogs star Jake Stringer is under a huge cloud after explosive accusations against the wantaway forward were made by his former partner in a bombshell interview where she revealed the ugly circumstances behind their messy split.
Celebrity mum blogger Abby Gilmore has told The Herald Sun of the day her life “crumbled” when she received a shocking text message from a 17-year-old girl claiming to be in a sexual relationship with her ex-fiance.
Gilmore said the texts she received claimed Stringer had been partaking in a sexual relationship for four months with the full knowledge of the girl’s parents, who were Western Bulldogs supporters.
Among the many explosive accusations Gilmore makes in the interview — which you can read in full at the Herald Sun — is a claim she was exiled by the Western Bulldogs as she went through the messy separation with Stringer leading up to and after their famous 2016 AFL premiership.
She says many players supported her, but she was left to feel like an outcast by the football club until the news of her separation from Stringer finally broke in February this year.
She also reveals Stringer has been battling issues surrounding gambling, claiming the 23-year-old footballer suffers from a gambling addiction.
AFL players are banned from betting on any form of AFL, but Gilmore claims Stringer’s gambling losses exceeded $100,000 before their separation.
She says her former partner did not get the help he needed at the Western Bulldogs.
The news comes at a critical moment in Stringer’s future with the outcast star reportedly set to inform his suitors on grand final day which club he will seek a trade to during the 2017 AFL trade period.
It follows reports the Bulldogs want to move him on as a result of his falling out with coach Luke Beveridge.
Stringer is reportedly set to decide on Saturday if he wants to be traded to Geelong or Essendon.
Gilmore’s revelations may put this trade move in jeopardy.
According to reports, the Bulldogs were seeking a first-round draft pick in exchange for releasing Stringer while still under contract at the club.
Essendon has greater bargaining power to get a trade done with the Bulldogs because the Bombers still have their first round pick for the 2017 AFL Draft, while Geelong doesn’t have a pick on draft night until the second round.
However, with Gilmore’s revelations on Saturday portraying her former partner as a risky recruitment target, the Bulldogs may have to lower their asking price to get a deal done.
The latest revelations could also potentially weaken the cards Stringer has to play at the negotiating table when it comes to agreeing on his salary with his next football club.
Gilmore’s revelations have created a sensation on social media, with fans of clubs who have been linked to Stringer questioning whether the recruitment should continue.
It comes just a couple of seasons after the exciting talent was viewed as one of the most untradeable commodities in football when he kicked 56 goals as a 21-year-old in a breakout 2015 season.(NEWS)
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| 2015 Brownlow medal. Jake Stringer and Abby Gilmor.Source:News Corp Australia |
Celebrity mum blogger Abby Gilmore has told The Herald Sun of the day her life “crumbled” when she received a shocking text message from a 17-year-old girl claiming to be in a sexual relationship with her ex-fiance.
Gilmore said the texts she received claimed Stringer had been partaking in a sexual relationship for four months with the full knowledge of the girl’s parents, who were Western Bulldogs supporters.
Among the many explosive accusations Gilmore makes in the interview — which you can read in full at the Herald Sun — is a claim she was exiled by the Western Bulldogs as she went through the messy separation with Stringer leading up to and after their famous 2016 AFL premiership.
She says many players supported her, but she was left to feel like an outcast by the football club until the news of her separation from Stringer finally broke in February this year.
She also reveals Stringer has been battling issues surrounding gambling, claiming the 23-year-old footballer suffers from a gambling addiction.
AFL players are banned from betting on any form of AFL, but Gilmore claims Stringer’s gambling losses exceeded $100,000 before their separation.
She says her former partner did not get the help he needed at the Western Bulldogs.
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| Jake Stringer and Abby Gilmore together in 2016.Source:News Corp Australia |
It follows reports the Bulldogs want to move him on as a result of his falling out with coach Luke Beveridge.
Stringer is reportedly set to decide on Saturday if he wants to be traded to Geelong or Essendon.
Gilmore’s revelations may put this trade move in jeopardy.
Robbo: I've spoken to some clubs who have said they
won't recruit Jake Stringer because of behavioral issues.
— 1116 SEN Footy (@SENfooty) September 30, 2017
According to reports, the Bulldogs were seeking a first-round draft pick in exchange for releasing Stringer while still under contract at the club.
Essendon has greater bargaining power to get a trade done with the Bulldogs because the Bombers still have their first round pick for the 2017 AFL Draft, while Geelong doesn’t have a pick on draft night until the second round.
However, with Gilmore’s revelations on Saturday portraying her former partner as a risky recruitment target, the Bulldogs may have to lower their asking price to get a deal done.
The latest revelations could also potentially weaken the cards Stringer has to play at the negotiating table when it comes to agreeing on his salary with his next football club.
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| Jake Stringer has an uncertain future.Source:AAP |
Gilmore’s revelations have created a sensation on social media, with fans of clubs who have been linked to Stringer questioning whether the recruitment should continue.
It comes just a couple of seasons after the exciting talent was viewed as one of the most untradeable commodities in football when he kicked 56 goals as a 21-year-old in a breakout 2015 season.(NEWS)
Good on Abby Gilmore for speaking out here although I
disagree with her view on 'predatory' women. He's an adult. https://t.co/9GAQCSjMzX
— Clementine Ford (@clementine_ford) September 29, 2017
Torn over this Jake Stringer situ. We don’t throw our boys
out when they’re at their lowest, but we can’t tolerate what’s happened #GoDogs
— Matt Tewhatu (@mtewhatu) September 29, 2017
“I couldn’t suffer in silence anymore.” An explosive
insight from Abbi Gilmore #westernbulldogs #AFL https://t.co/YLh7wt7b7l
— Jessica Halloran (@JessiHalloran) September 29, 2017
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