I am disappointed by the Carlton decision today but I am committed to the future rather than the past.

I will await with interest the outcome of trade week and will focus solely on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

I am committed not just to being the very best player I can be but also to rectifying off-field issues.

I acknowledge that this is largely of my own doing, I remain remorseful for the events of the past 10 days and once again apologise to those people I have let down - especially family and friends.

But I cannot turn back the clock. Instead I will welcome the opportunity to join a new club and look forward to pursuing the dream of an premiership.

If this is to be the end of my time at , I want to thank the Blues fans for their magnificent support over 11 years. You've meant more to me than I perhaps realised - until now. Also, I want to extend my best wishes to Brett Ratten, Chris Judd and the players, and thank them for their friendship and assistance.

Finally, a special thanks to my wife Alex, and our children, whose love and support through difficult times means everything to me.

I am trying to enjoy a family holiday and I would ask that the media respect this situation and leave us in peace. I will have absolutely no further comment to make through the trade period but I will be available for the media if and when the situation is resolved.

Issued on behalf of Brendan Fevola by Velocity Sports.  
Velocity Sports is committed to assisting Brendan Fevola through this period and will have no comment to make to the media at this time.