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Warren Tredrea's employer 5AA ‘having a very close look' at his contract in wake of Channel 9 court case
Warren Tredrea's employer 5AA ‘having a very close look' at his contract in wake of Channel 9 court case

7NEWS

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • 7NEWS

Warren Tredrea's employer 5AA ‘having a very close look' at his contract in wake of Channel 9 court case

Port Adelaide champion Warren Tredrea remains a board member of his former club and an AFL commentator at 5AA, but the South Australian radio station is 'having a very close look' at his contract. Tredrea was door-stopped outside court on Tuesday facing questions over his debt to former employer Channel 9, which he says has now been officially settled, according to 'federal acts', despite no money changing hands. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Kane Cornes feels 'a bit sad' over Warren Tredrea situation. Tredrea claimed there isn't enough gold or silver to cover Nine's legal costs, so he issued an IOU to settle the debt. He said he wrote a promissory note — commonly known as an IOU — to Nine regarding the legal costs owed, but insisted the debt is 'discharged' because Nine did not respond to his request. In an affidavit, Tredrea wrote: 'I answer to the name Warren Tredrea of South Australia, a private man, my yes be yes, my no be no. 'I am not an entity, legal person, citizen, resident or any form of creature of statute. 'I have not been provided with any material facts or evidence that shows there exists any lawful gold or silver coin of substance in common circulation upon which to close, pay and extinguish an account. 'I believe sincerely that none exists … I believe no gold or silver coin in circulation can pay a debt.' Outside court though, Tredrea scoffed at being asked if he recognised himself as a 'citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia'. 'Absolutely I do,' he responded to the Nine journalist who asked the question. 'That's just a farcical approach and an attempt, once again, by Channel 9 — they threatened me when these proceedings started that they wanted to bankrupt me and that's what they're trying to do now. 'So, I am a citizen and they've already been paid in a legal form of payment — check all the federal acts.' Discussing the strange and unique situation on Tuesday night's episode of The Agenda Setters, Caroline Wilson said Tredrea's position on Port's board is, at this stage, under no threat — but couldn't say the same for his employment at 5AA. 'Port have been looking at their situation, they've been looking at their rights. And at this stage, Warren stays on the board,' she said. 'But there is another big Adelaide entity who might have an issue with Warren Tredrea, and that is his employer, radio station 5AA. 'As we sit here tonight, Warren will be calling footy for 5AA over the weekend, but my understanding is that Nova Entertainment — owner of 5AA — are having a very close look at Warren Tredrea's contract, and that there could be some legal discussions in the coming weeks. 'No one will comment at Port Adelaide, this is a highly sensitive situation. 'We could go to Nova Entertainment for a formal response, but as I said, my understanding is that Warren's contract will be looked at, and it will be looked at very closely. Because these are some very unusual statements. 'But at board level, I am being assured that his performance has been, if not strong, pretty good.' Wilson said though Tredrea's position on the board may remain in tact, 'he is closing doors within the Port Adelaide community, there is no doubt about that'. Kane Cornes, who played alongside Tredrea for most of his career, including in the club's inaugural and only AFL premiership in 2004, said he felt a sense of sadness over the situation. 'I've got a lot of affection for Warren because he was such a good mentor for me when I was a young player coming through, and I will always be grateful for that,' he said first. 'In fact, he helped me through some challenging times when I was young and coming through and wanted to get there quickly. He's the best player I've ever played with alongside Gavin Wanganeen and Robbie Gray. 'So, I guess my overriding emotion is I feel a bit sad. Like, I feel a bit sad that he's in that situation. 'I don't think anyone wants to be door-stopped out the front of court, do you? It's not an ideal situation for anyone to be in, owing money to someone. 'So, that's my overriding emotion today. It will always be some empathy and some gratitude for what he has done for me.' Cornes said the saga has reached a point where Port Adelaide should be making comment. 'But this isn't ideal for the Port Adelaide Football Club at all, and I think they should be a bit stronger with what they are saying,' he continued. 'It's not a private matter now; the fact that it is in court is a public issue. 'I think their statement has been around, 'This is a private matter so we won't be commenting'. I think the Port Adelaide fans deserve a little bit more than that. 'There is an instability there and I just think they need it to be a bit stronger — David Koch speaking publicly (for example). He'll be asked about it in his regular media spots. 'But I don't think 'no comment' is satisfactory for a big issue like this that is now in the public eye.' Warren Tredrea claims all debts have been paid with an I.O.U

Warren Tredrea's bizarre ‘gold and silver coin' claim, denies he's a sovereign citizen
Warren Tredrea's bizarre ‘gold and silver coin' claim, denies he's a sovereign citizen

News.com.au

time5 days ago

  • Sport
  • News.com.au

Warren Tredrea's bizarre ‘gold and silver coin' claim, denies he's a sovereign citizen

Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea's position on the Power's board has come under question after the premiership captain's bizarre comments in his court case with his former employer Channel 9. Tredrea had sought almost $6 million in lost wages from Channel 9 after he was sacked from his role as a TV sports presenter on 9News Adelaide in 2021 following a very public Covid-19 vaccine saga. Tredrea was ordered to pay all Channel 9's legal costs. He lost the trial and was ordered to pay costs between $100,000 and $200,000 for a failed appeal. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. But Tredrea told the Federal Court on Tuesday he cannot pay legal costs because he doesn't believe in Australian legal tender and would have to repay his former employer in precious metal. Representing himself Tredrea claimed there isn't sufficient gold or silver to cover Nine's legal costs, so he issued an IOU, a written promissory note. 'I believe only gold or silver coins in common circulation can pay a debt,' Tredrea said in court. The 46-year-old claimed the debt was 'discharged' because Nine did not respond to his request. Nine did not accept the promissory note as a valid form of payment. The former AFL great, who is now representing himself, stated in court documents that he is a 'private man' and not a 'legal person, citizen or resident', but he denied being a sovereign citizen. 'I answer to the name Warren Tredrea of South Australia, a private man, my yes be yes, my no be no,' Tredrea said in court. 'I am not an entity, legal person, citizen, resident or any form of creature of statute. 'I have not been provided with any material facts or evidence that shows there exists any lawful gold or silver coin of substance in common circulation upon which to close, pay and extinguish an account. 'I believe sincerely that none exists … I believe no gold or silver coin in circulation can pay a debt.' Speaking outside court on Tuesday, Tredrea disputed claims he identifies as a sovereign citizen. Asked if he recognised himself as an Australian citizen, Tredrea said: 'Absolutely I do. That's just a farcical approach and an attempt by Channel 9... they threatened to bankrupt me when these proceedings started and that's what they're trying to do now.' 'I am a citizen and they have already been paid from a legal form of payment, check all the Federal Acts.' The court ruled Tredrea's dismissal was 'not unreasonable' given his 'opinions' about vaccines 'were not particularly well-informed' nor 'soundly based'. Tredrea was initially spared paying Nine's costs, but he filed an appeal in November 2024, which the court denied. In April this year, it ordered Tredrea to pay Nine's costs of the appeal, stating his challenge was 'without reasonable cause'. Port Adelaide has declined to comment, telling Seven: 'The club won't be making any official statement as it considers this to be a private matter between Mr Tredrea and the Federal Court.' Tredrea and Nine will return to court at a later date, with a full court of three judges called before the matter can proceed. Tredrea's comments have concerned former AFL players and brought into question his position on Port Adelaide's board. Tredrea's premiership teammate Kane Cornes told Channel 7's Agenda Setters: 'I feel a bit sad that he's in that situation. I don't think anyone wants to be doorstopped out the front of court. 'It's not an ideal situation, owing money to someone. This isn't ideal for the Port Adelaide Football Club at all. They should be a bit stronger with what they are saying. 'Port Adelaide fans deserve a little more than that. There is an instability there. I think they needed to be a bit stronger there.' Caroline Wilson said: 'This is a highly sensitive situation. No one at Port Adelaide will comment.' Wilson added that Tredrea's contract with Adelaide radio station FIVEaa, owned by NOVA Entertainment, 'will be looked at very closely'. Luke Hodge added: 'Surely Port Adelaide would have concerns with a board member … they look unstable.' Wilson said: 'There's been concerns about some of the things Warren has been saying for some time. But at board level I've been assured his performance has been, if not strong, pretty good. 'He is closing doors within the Port Adelaide community, there's no doubt about that.'

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