He added he was unaware of any Manly players being warned about socialising with colourful characters last year.
Kelly did, however, confirm the claims members of his club had approached the NRL about the company some of the players were keeping albeit it was before he started in his role.
"At this point in time we're aware of a one-line statement from a police spokesperson, that's all we're aware of," said Kelly, as he read from a prepared statement inked on a scrunched up piece of paper.
"We did come into more news as the day unfolded yesterday that there were unsubstantiated claims there were two games being looked into ... and those two games Manly participated in.
"As a result of that, we've been linked to his allegation.
"On this basis, and this basis alone, we've been unfairly linked to the allegation.
"This unfounded speculation is causing our game a lot of distress at the moment, and our club in particular _ this proud, successful and community-based club is really hurting.
"What we'd like to do is really urge the authorities to very quickly and as soon as possible bring any evidence forward, if there is any evidence. If there's anything to substantiate (these allegations), we'd like it substantiated as soon as possible.
"We don't want this to go any longer at all, and we're more than supportive of any process that takes place from here on in."
Kelly endorsed NRL boss Todd Greenberg's tough stance of life bans for any players caught match fixing.
As for Hayson associating his players, Kelly said he had not inquired.
"We'll be having a player and a club briefing after this event," Kelly said.
"It's come out today there have been some concerns in the past from the owners of the club (about) certain associations, so we'll be stretching that to our players."
