Wayne Carey's girlfriend tells of her love
WAYNE Carey's girlfriend has told of her love for the fallen AFL great as police investigate a mystery substance found at his apartment. She describes her love for Carey as like being "on a rollercoaster".
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WAYNE Carey's girlfriend has told of her love for the fallen AFL great as police investigate a mystery substance found at his apartment.
In a heartfelt blog, Kate Neilson describes her love for Carey as like being "on a rollercoaster of exhilarating highs and exasperating lows".
Carey, who could face assault charges in Melbourne and Miami, was sacked by Channel 9 yesterday and remained in hiding.
Ms Neilson, who has been involved in three clashes with Carey, tells of her "wonderful" love for him on her MySpace page.
"Love from my point of view -- it thrills us, takes your breath away, throws us for a loop," she writes.
"It tickles us pink, makes us green with envy, sometimes causes the blues.
"To be in love is to be on a rollercoaster of exhilarating highs and exasperating lows."
The blog was posted last March, after the first of three clashes with Carey that have involved police. It was still up yesterday despite the latest episodes of violence.
Police last night revealed Carey was the subject of a drug probe after he was sprayed with capsicum, handcuffed and arrested at his Port Melbourne apartment on Sunday night.
Traces of an unknown substance are believed to have been found in a bowl.
The Herald Sun has learned about 20 guests, including former Carlton star Wayne Johnston, were at Carey's apartment before police were called.
Johnston last night denied there was any illegal activity at the party.
"Wayne Johnston and his wife Kate Kendall can confirm that they were at Wayne Carey's premises on Sunday night together with a number of other people, some 20 in all. They left at approximately 7pm," he said in a statement through his lawyer, George Defteros.
"During their attendance there was no impropriety whatsoever, nor did they witness any incident between Wayne Carey and his girlfriend."
Police sources said the substance taken for testing was so small that, even if it was found to be a narcotic, charges were unlikely.
Carey went to ground yesterday after the Herald Sun revealed he was already facing police assault charges in the US.
Miami police yesterday described Carey as an "out-of-control thug" after he allegedly glassed Ms Neilson and attacked two police officers in a wild night last October.
"I know that Mr Carey is a famous footballer, perhaps he should have stuck with rugby because I don't think our officer was impressed that he got kicked in the mouth by Mr Carey's famous foot," Lt Bill Schwartz said.
He said Carey, who was handcuffed and put in leg restraints, "clearly has anger management issues".
Carey was charged with assaulting a public servant, resisting an officer with violence, and aggravated battery.
He spent 14 hours in the Miami lock-up and was released after posting a bond of $36,000. Court records show Carey has already pleaded not guilty in writing to the charges, which carry a possible 15-year jail sentence.
He is required to face Dade County Court on February 15 for a plea hearing. An initial hearing date is 10 days later, and prosecutors have requested a jury trial.
If Carey fails to travel to Miami for his court date, a warrant will be issued for his arrest.
He then faces extradition, if US officials decide to pursue that avenue, or immediate arrest if he ever sets foot in the US again.
"I know the cops who were walking around with bruises on their faces – they would like to see him extradited," Lt Schwartz said.
Dick Carey said his brother planned to break his silence next week.
Premiership teammates said they worried about Carey's welfare.
"You never like to see anyone's life going down this road, especially when you've . . . lived in each other's pockets as footballers," Mick Martyn said.