Children stood up at school holiday program as West Coast Eagles torn to shreds for ‘misunderstanding’

Several parents who paid for their kids to meet West Coast players have been left distraught after they were stood up by the stars.

Families are demanding answers after a paid school holiday program was left short-changed after the West Coast Eagles pulled out of the event at the last minute.

Children kitted out in full Eagles gear turned up to a planned event – which required families to book and pay for their kids – at the Victoria Park leisure centre on Monday morning, but left disappointed after the AFL stars promised never showed up.

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“On the day my kids put on their Eagles gear and we took them to the event,” mother Jasmin Livsey told 6PR Perth on Wednesday.

“Unfortunately, when I picked my kids up, they were quite disappointed and sad to let me know that the Eagles didn’t show up.”

News.com.au have reached out to the West Coast Eagles for comment.

The West Coast Eagles didn’t turn up to a paid school holiday program, leaving families and children shattered. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

When asked by host Simon Beaumont about what explanation was given for the stars’ no-show, Livsey said there was nothing said, and it was just another case of the Eagles falling short in their community obligations.

“My understanding is that this is not a one-off event (from the Eagles). This is a repeated failure by the Eagles to deliver on community obligations,” she said.

The Eagles say it was simply a misunderstanding. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

“It’s also important to understand that the arrangement between the town of Vic Park and the Eagles is connected to the Lathlain Park deal, where the Eagles have premises within the town of Vic Park.

“A condition as part of the deal is that the Eagles are required to perform 100 hours per year of player involvement in events such as this.”

The Eagles said they had to pull out at the last minute due to players being unavailable, stating it was simply a misunderstanding to 6PR: “There was a misunderstanding regarding player availability on the day.

“The club will have conversations with the organisers about facilitating the next visit.”

Originally published as Children stood up at school holiday program as West Coast Eagles torn to shreds for ‘misunderstanding’