'Absolutely untrue': Power star denounces 'disgusting' rumours about his marriage and family life
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In an emotional interview, Port Adelaide skipper Connor Rozee has denounced rumours that have been circulating online relating to his marriage and family life, emphatically calling the gossip "absolutely untrue".
Speaking on SEN's Fireball, the captain addressed and strongly denied rumours about him and his family, specifically his wife, Maisie.
Expressing his frustration with the situation, Rozee highlighted the emotional toll the hearsay has taken on himself, his wife and his children.
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Connor Rozee of the Power. Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images
"I want to make it very clear that this is absolutely untrue, hasn't been even an inkling of truth to any part of what people are saying about me or my family," he said.
"It's pretty disappointing to know that some people can stoop that low and have that sort of character.
"Anything to do with family shouldn't even be considered when people think these things are funny, because it does impact their lives, especially a lot more than even mine, because I'm obviously in the spotlight a bit more than our wives and kids."
In shutting down the false rumours, Rozee confirmed the status of his relationships with his wife and those at the football club.
"But for anyone that's still wondering, or 100 per cent, my wife and I are amazing, we've never been better," he said,
"I've got great relationships with everyone at the football club.
"This is a completely made-up rumour and I just want to put a full stop on it because it got out of hand there for a bit."
Connor Rozee looks dejected as he leads his team off after a loss this season. AFL Photos via Getty Images
Rozee stated that the AFL integrity unit is now looking into the case before calling for online trolls to be held accountable for their actions.
"I'd love to know who made it up," he said.
"It's really tough these days, unfortunately, with people able to make fake accounts and say pretty much whatever they want behind the keyboard, so I'll wait and see.
"The main thing is that my family and I are ok and we can move past it."
Rozee and his wife, Maisie, who married in October 2024, have a daughter and are expecting their second child early next year.
