Andrew Krakouer was disappointed at being excluded from the International Rules Collingwood forward Andrew Krakouer wasn't included in the International Rules team. DELISTED Collingwood forward Andrew Krakouer has been left surprised and disappointed with his exclusion from the International Rules series. But Krakouer remains determined to keep his AFL career alive and is hopeful of being picked up as rookie in coming weeks. Krakouer, moved aside by the Pies, was using his inclusion in the indigenous squad to play Ireland as motivation to keep fit and inspired. Yet he was overlooked for two retirees - Nathan Lovett Murray and Aaron Davey - and two players yet to make senior debuts - Dom Barry and Cameron Ellis-Yolman. Krakouer is not officially retired, but would have been a great promotional vehicle for the series given his career at Collingwood after being jailed for assault. His mentor and confidante Matt Gray said yesterday Krakouer was determined not to dwell on the latest setback. He is a bit disappointed he is not in the side, to be honest. The indication we had a while back was that he was a good chance to be going over. He would have been good in the series - Danny Frawley always said if football was played in a phone box he would win five Brownlow Medals. But while he was disappointed he is in a really positive frame of mind. We will sit back and see what presents at AFL level. We have got a fire irons in fires in the west (in the WAFL), so if an option doesn't open up, that seems likely."" The International Rules side will train in Melbourne this morning, with Lance Franklin a captaincy contender despite missing the second Test to return for Brent Guerra's wedding. The series has been by a spate of withdrawals to key players, which makes Krakouer's absence all the more surprising.