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Kieren Jack's parents not invited to Grand Final

The parents of Swans co-captain Kieren Jack will not be at the MCG on Saturday to watch their son in the Grand Final as their bitter family feud continues.

Jack’s father, rugby league legend Gary, said the family was devastated to not be attending.

Jack’s two complimentary tickets will instead go to the parents of his partner, Charlotte.

Brandon, Charlotte and Kieren. Photo: Instagram
Brandon, Charlotte and Kieren. Photo: Instagram

“At this stage no contact has been made from anyone at the Swans club and as a result no one from the family will be attending the game,” Gary Jack told News Corp.

“As we have stated from the very beginning, today and always, the door of our home remains open to all of our sons, and we fully accept the decisions that they make in their lives unconditionally.”

The drama began this time two years ago when Jack gave his two tickets to the 2014 decider to the parents of Charlotte.

Jack’s parents took offence at the slight which boiled over further when they went public saying Kieren had asked them not to attend his milestone 200th game.

Kieren's parents reportedly don't like Charlotte. Photo: Instagram
Kieren's parents reportedly don't like Charlotte. Photo: Instagram

“So sad... you 200 AFL & you don't want us there, your parents. No appreciation for all the yrs (sic) helping you get there,” Jack’s mother Donna tweeted in July.

The feud has split the family with young son Rhys siding with his parents while other brother Brandon, also playing AFL at the Swans sided with Kieren.

Kieran Jack with his parents, Donna and Garry Jack. Photo: Getty
Kieran Jack with his parents, Donna and Garry Jack. Photo: Getty

Kieren addressed the media in July when the story broke and threw his support behind his partner.

'My priorities of support are firmly with my partner and my little brother who I love and care for very much,' he said.

Goodlet and Jack at the 2014 Brownlow Medal. Photo: Getty
Goodlet and Jack at the 2014 Brownlow Medal. Photo: Getty