Travis's father, David Cloke, played for Richmond and Collingwood. Jason and Cameron Cloke, (Travis's brothers) also played for Collingwood, but then Jason went to Essendon and now doesn't play in the AFL anymore. Cloke wants more than $900,000 a season and what is believed to be a five-year deal, but the Magpies have offered about $150,000 less a season and are at odds over the contract's length. FORMER Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse has questioned whether Travis Cloke has been best served by having his father involved in his contractual discussions. Travis Cloke (born 5 March 1987) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). "It shouldn't happen to anyone. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. One word: beautiful. Cloke has helped refresh properties owned by his brothers, former Collingwood stars Travis and Jason, who also made property plays in the past year. "If you have to do stuff to protect yourself, you do it. "It's like those (threatening) letters written to the AFL players. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Fremantle, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs are among clubs hoping to lure the power forward. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Cloke is managed by his father, David, and Ralph Carr, the latter initially brought on to help expand Cloke's off-field opportunities. "I think every manager has an obligation to make sure that a player stays at that football club, unless the player is visibly and totally unhappy, and not getting a game.''. "I am not 100 per cent convinced it is his contract quite frankly, because Travis has been down this road before. Police are investigating the shooting, along with a spiteful note left in the letterbox, the Herald Sun reports.The note, which is believed to slander Cloke's sister, was handed to police and is being analysed by experts.Collingwood chief executive Gary Pert confirmed the shooting: "We are aware of the incident and all the details and we are certainly involved in helping and supporting Travis and the Cloke family deal with it. "It is not unusual, but I don't think it affects their form.". "The drama comes as Cloke struggles for form and fitness with the Pies.He was traumatised by the Sunshine Coast assault on New Year's Eve that left him with facial injuries.A man charged with attacking Cloke died in a car accident in March.Cloke's father said the attack may have left his 22-year-old son with mental scars.But the key forward denied the assault had any bearing on his poor form this season.Cloke, sidelined with a hamstring injury, has been in the worst slump of his five-year career after winning Collingwood's best and fairest award in 2007.But the club is adamant his form slump is not linked to the shooting or the New Year's Eve assault.
Travis Cloke has two brothers, and his Dad who played in the AFL also. Cloke's father, David had played 219 games for Richmond and 114 games for Collingwood in the 1970s and 1980s; this meant that Cloke was eligible to be drafted by either team under the Father-Son Rule. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Malthouse said facing the winless Gold Coast at the MCG tomorrow could provide the ideal opportunity for Cloke to regain touch. Police are investigating the shooting, along with a …
Malthouse and Cloke were teammates in Richmond's 1980 premiership side. The two parties recommenced discussions this week. AFL star Travis Cloke debuts first pic of his baby girl, makes one helluva proud dad. David Cloke, father of Jason, Cameron, and Travis Cloke, has launched legal proceedings against his siblings. All the Cloke boys have," Malthouse said. David’s three sons – Jason, Cameron and Travis – were born within a five-year window, but there was always a belief the youngest might be the best. Cloke's recent form woes have been partially attributed to him being distracted by the contract negotiations, but Malthouse doesn't agree. Explore Travis Cloke's biography, personal life, family and real age. I think he has lost a little bit of confidence," Malthouse said. ", Malthouse takes a shot at Cloke's father over deal. He has a modest 19 goals from nine games this season but leads the league in contested marks inside 50 metres. Cloke is said to have been remarkably resilient about both dramas.He is receiving daily counselling from the club's sports psychologist and high-performance manager Simon Lloyd, brother of Essendon captain Matthew.The shooting scare comes with AFL clubs increasingly concerned about the access and lack of security surrounding high-profile stars.One of the selling points of the AFL has always been the easy interaction between players and fans at training sessions and club functions.But with violence in the community escalating, they fear a fan may take advantage of that access and cause a player serious harm.- with Mark Buttler and Jon Ralph, Originally published asGunshot fired into football star's home. He lives at home with his dad, David, and mum Julie. US Election result: Who is going to win, policies, Donald Tr... Coronavirus: Victoria commended for tackling second wave. Bullet shatters window in family home Travis Cloke alone in home at the time Was victim of a bashing in off-season. Discover the real story, facts, and details of Travis Cloke. "I just think Trav is going through a bit of a rough spot. Football had always been in Travis’s DNA, with his father, David, having a celebrated career with Richmond and Collingwood. The more it was publicised, the more they enjoy it," he said. The Magpies and their star forward have yet to agree to terms for a new deal, with four rival clubs also in the mix. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out.