IN REFERENCE to Jeff Kennett's comments in today's Herald Sun, MELBOURNEfc Chairman Paul Gardner said, "Let me assure you that the views of the Tasmanian Hawks’ President, Jeff Kennett, are purely his own. They do not reflect the views of the Melbourne Board, the Melbourne Football Club, the AFL or, in fact, any other Chairman or President that I have spoken to.

"There has never been any discussion, at any time, with any partner about the Melbourne Football Club relocating anywhere except the new rectangular stadium, due for completion in 2010."