The Alex Keath Thread

[dee-luded 2,959]

Cricketer Alex Keath may become available again in footy circles.

Would we be at all interested ?

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/alex-keath-keeps-his-options-open-when-asked-to-choose-between-cricket-and-football/story-e6frg1xu-1225803917117

[KingDingAling 3,758]

Yes, we should be interested. He was highly rated a few years back, wouldn't hurt us to have a look at him.

[Gorgoroth 13,220]

What's the story with him?

[monoccular 17,761]

Who? What? Where? Why?

[Ethan Tremblay 31,396]

Cale Morton the second. No more string beans.

[hells bells 2,023]

Keath played both football and cricket at the highest level as a junior.

Played for Australia (u19) and TAC Cup, not sure if he played U18 Championship. He was drafted by Gold Coast but then chose to play cricket.

Hasn't been offered a contract wih Australian cricket and rumour has it he may look to go back to football.

23 years old but hasn't played footy for 5 years.

[daisycutter 30,027]

i've got some good jousting sticks going cheap. interested?

[jazza 1,323]

i've got some good jousting sticks going cheap. interested?

How much?

[daisycutter 30,027]

How much?

if i said $200 would you tell me i'm dreaming?

[jazza 1,323]

if i said $200 would you tell me i'm dreaming?

For jousting sticks?

[daisycutter 30,027]

For jousting sticks?

well they are in good nick, haven't been used for 5 years

[Little Richard 6,265]

Wouldn't waste the time on a guy who (I think) hasn't played any kind of serious football since he was 18.

[whatwhat say what 23,892]

The Age article says he has no interest in leaving cricket, this looks like a classic media beat up.

[Grand New Flag 3,227]

It would be a very poor career decision for Keath to turn his back on cricket. He may have had a disappointing season, but he has all the skills to make it as an Australian cricketer. If he must go back to state, IPL and big bash contacts down from his current Australian contract..... so be it..... he is only 23. The money is far better in cricket and your career far longer. Players don't peak until in their 30s. He just needs to tough it out, not run away the moment things get a little difficult. The fact that he is being a little dumb and more importantly failing to show the grit and determination required in his chosen sport is a blight on his personality and for this reason only he may never make it in either sport.

I am sure we would not give him the time of day.

[Cards13 9,117]

Was it 5 or maybe 10 years ago a lot of cricketers turned to footy because the money was better. How times have changed.

[Little Richard 6,265]

It would be a very poor career decision for Keath to turn his back on cricket. He may have had a disappointing season, but he has all the skills to make it as an Australian cricketer. If he must go back to state, IPL and big bash contacts down from his current Australian contract..... so be it..... he is only 23. The money is far better in cricket and your career far longer. Players don't peak until in their 30s. He just needs to tough it out, not run away the moment things get a little difficult. The fact that he is being a little dumb and more importantly failing to show the grit and determination required in his chosen sport is a blight on his personality and for this reason only he may never make it in either sport.

I am sure we would not give him the time of day.

I tend to agree with this. He hasn't done anything for Vic to show that he can't go on to play for Australia, so I'm not sure why he would. 23 is very young in cricket.

[Members' Wing 1,106]

It would be a very poor career decision for Keath to turn his back on cricket. He may have had a disappointing season, but he has all the skills to make it as an Australian cricketer. If he must go back to state, IPL and big bash contacts down from his current Australian contract..... so be it..... he is only 23. The money is far better in cricket and your career far longer. Players don't peak until in their 30s. He just needs to tough it out, not run away the moment things get a little difficult. The fact that he is being a little dumb and more importantly failing to show the grit and determination required in his chosen sport is a blight on his personality and for this reason only he may never make it in either sport.

I am sure we would not give him the time of day.

He has just lost his state contract. He never had a national contract.

And there's no suggestion that he is turning his back on cricket. Odd post.

[ManDee 7,404]

Was it 5 or maybe 10 years ago a lot of cricketers turned to footy because the money was better. How times have changed.

Cards, I think you are right, there is a lot more money in cricket. Look at what they can make in a few months in the IPL. There would be many more millionaire cricketers than footballers

http://www.brw.com.au/p/business/australian_cricketers_cashing_league_YcX1hpVDOp15VdWonORU0L

How many AFL footballers earned $4.5 million dollars last year?

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australian-cricketers-on-brw-rich-list-watson-johson-clarke-warner-smith-faulkner-maxwell/2015-02-17

12 cricketers in Australia's top earning 50 sportspeople. One footballer.

http://www.brw.com.au/p/business/brw_top_sports_earners_list_for_6VLF7mok4PMxzOxHAMb9KK

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Edit: typos & I misunderstood what Cards was saying

[Little Richard 6,265]

He has just lost his state contract. He never had a national contract.

And there's no suggestion that he is turning his back on cricket. Odd post.

Did he lose his state contract? This all makes sense then, though it'll be a tough road back for him to even get into contention to be drafted.

[kieranbj 111]

I am a big Vic supporter. I was a little disappointed Alex Keath didn't get more of a go in the Shield side this season.

He got 1 game and batted well in both innings. He keeps getting referred to as an all-rounder but his bowling is ok at Premier level but I think just too slow at higher level. If he makes it it will be as a batsman.

Other people have mentioned the possibility of Big Bash and IPL contracts - the problem for Alex is that he Twenty20 cricket is not at all suited to his game. I hope he sticks with cricket as I think with Rogers and Hussey gone and Finch and Maxwell unavailable a lot of the time there will be spots in the Vics top 6.

[Sir Why You Little 37,498]

Long time out of the game

[ChaserJ 5,192]

From what I gather it’s recruiter’s having a word to him after news of his contract situation got out.

Was a very highly rated key position player when GC prelisted him as a 17 yo. Was considered top 10, if not top 5 quality if he made it to a draft.

Sounds like he’s still going to have a crack at cricket, but if he did change his mind, he could be signed as a Category B rookie under current rules, so would cost peanuts.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-clubs-keen-to-speak-to-discarded-cricketer-alex-keath-20150429-1mwbdq.html

[dee-luded 2,959]

Who? What? Where? Why?

Howe haHa, keath

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/alex-keath-keeps-his-options-open-when-asked-to-choose-between-cricket-and-football/story-e6frg1xu-1225803917117

[ChaserJ 5,192]

From November last year:

Yes, no, wait: Alex Keath chooses the longer road of cricket over football

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/yes-no-wait-alex-keath-chooses-the-longer-road-of-cricket-over-football-20141115-11n700.html

[Demon Jack 7,202]

I get the impression that a lot of clubs may want to sign just for the novelty of having an ex-cricketer on their list. There are many better options out there. This guy hasn't played much footy in the last five years when there are guys like Vanders who are ripping it up every week in state leagues.