Rumour 2024 Rumours and Speculation Part 3

[Crow till I die]

I think you've hit the nail on the head.

The whole thing has stunk from day 1 that Houston was pushed out.

Houston was literally tweeting PAFC4ever about five weeks ago and was on radio saying that he didn't want to leave.

Port clearly believed that Perryman was a done deal so they thought they could be smart and encourage Houston to explore his options. Perryman would then come in as a like for like replacement for Houston and Port could get themselves back into the draft this year.

Once Perryman fell through there was most probably way too much water under the bridge to go back with Houston so they had no choice.

Seems like Port have outsmarted themselves and got their hands caught in the cookie jar.

And that it was Collingwood that cut their lunch on Perryman then were the club that Houston wanted to get to jut rubs salt into the wounds.

Still they have got 1 more day at trade table to try and work something with the picks they now have

 

[Maddogmetro]

It gets better

That laugh face emoji is brutal, and classic Vic centric media reporting.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

On a side note, Pies should be back to being consistently good again, at least for next year

Adding a reigning AA HBF, as well as midfield depth - without losing anyone of note - should see them rise again (I’m assuming Sidebottom/Howe/Pendles don’t totally fall off a cliff)

Yep I think they’ve got one more year to contend

Then after that they are heading south gradually then fast , they haven’t timed things well re Tassie coming in

Have really sold their future

 

[GreyCrow]

I think you've hit the nail on the head.

The whole thing has stunk from day 1 that Houston was pushed out.

Houston was literally tweeting PAFC4ever about five weeks ago and was on radio saying that he didn't want to leave.

To be fair the Houston rumours were mostly around all season

Agree with the rest

 

[Geoffa32]

Emergency board meeting to force pick 50 into the deal [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

Tredrea is a man of principles and held his ground....

 

[Cromulant]

I don't so, you always pay overs for key forwards. If Lukosius, Lord and Georgiadis can all find some form with Powell-Pepper in it's a decent young forward line for the next 5-10 years.

Houston is a huge loss but he is at peak value at the moment so may as well cash in if he is looking to get out.

They paid a future 1st for a guy who really isnt a key forward, and Lord could barely get a game when they were crying out for one.

 

[Crow till I die]

Suspect this year, the mob down the road might be looking at us enviously on how we have nailed this trade period (assuming Peatling gets done and we still hold a full suite of picks next year)

 

[The Karma Bus]

No need to don the prison bars for the song if you beat Adelaide next year Houston, you will be wearing the real black and white stripes anyway.

 

[Redline]

Port seem to have a heap of father sons coming through so not having a F1 is probably not the end of the world if any one of them are any good.

 

[Geoffa32]

Dunno how I'd feel about Rat lining up against us in a Showdown when he was one of the best shit stirrers against Port.

SANFL Showdown.....

 

[jo172]

Someone remind me what ever happened to Atkins.

Went from being a pretty handy winger to a non-entity quite quickly.

I guess never came back after COVID?

 

[baldandbroke]

Port seem to have a heap of father sons coming through so not having a F1 is probably not the end of the world if any one of them are any good.

Actually that rule changes next year …

 

[Eddie Murphy]

To be honest, could see a scenario where Port are saved here. North supposedly offered their F1 to Suns for pick 13. Why? I have no idea, they could surely get better value than Pick 13.

But if that’s still on the cards for Port, they may be saved by another club’s incompetence. Obviously Cripps had no foresight of this, having rejected Pick 13 last night.

 

[George CantStandYa]

Rowey reckons Cripps did an A plus, lol. 13 26.

 

[GreyCrow]

Yep I think they’ve got one more year to contend

Then after that they are heading south gradually then fast , they haven’t timed things well re Tassie coming in

Have really sold their future

Nor Port

 

[daniel_4tw]

For all the port fans melting, I actually think this is ‘fair’ value.

Houston for pick 13 in a strong draft along with steak knives. That’s all he’s worth.

A (you’d suspect) late F1 for Luko is probably fair especially given the contract size.

Just because Melbourne stupidly offered 2 Firsts and Port started to dream doesn’t mean he’s worth two first rounders.

It’s also no one else’s fault Port sold their first round pick for a bunch of trash last year which made them desperate to get back in.

They could have likely gotten slightly better offers but the talk of two low firsts was always crazy. Port were also desperate to get their forwards and Rd 1 pick, and opposition clubs knew it (just like they did last year).

I still don’t get the Atkins part though…

Collingwood will be the perfect team for Houston. I was at the Port v Ess game where he kicked the winner after the siren. He’ll do well in big games in front of big crowds. Ice in his veins.

 

[jo172]

For all the port fans melting, I actually think this is ‘fair’ value.

Houston for pick 13 in a strong draft along with steak knives. That’s all he’s worth.

A (you’d suspect) late F1 for Luko is probably fair especially given the contract size.

Just because Melbourne stupidly offered 2 Firsts and Port started to dream doesn’t mean he’s worth two first rounders.

It’s also no one else’s fault Port sold their first round pick for a bunch of trash last year which made them desperate to get back in.

They could have likely gotten slightly better offers but the talk of two low firsts was always crazy. Port were also desperate to get their forwards and Rd 1 pick, and opposition clubs knew it (just like they did last year).

I still don’t get the Atkins part though…

Collingwood will be the perfect team for Houston. I was at the Port v Ess game where he kicked the winner after the siren. He’ll do well in big games in front of big crowds. Ice in his veins.

I rate Houston higher than that. Real difference maker. Particularly for a team like Collingwood. His foot skills on the MCG should be lethal.

 

[Redline]

They paid a future 1st for a guy who really isnt a key forward, and Lord could barely get a game when they were crying out for one.

Time will be the judge on Luko, I really don't know if he will make it but he is the best option out there.

Lord has been injured, again not sure he will make it but I'll give him another 12 months.

They have to move on from Dixon, Marshall and Finlayson.

They have father sons and Academy players coming through so their F1 may not be as important.

 

[The Karma Bus]

What's even funnier is how the news that the deal got knocked on the head made them all feel relief..

OK what's coming next?
We'll show them..

 

[Scorpus]

Someone remind me what ever happened to Atkins.

Went from being a pretty handy winger to a non-entity quite quickly.

I guess never came back after COVID?

He was found out and exposed at AFL level with us, then he moved to Gold Coast on a big contract and he couldn't get a game there because he remained exposed

 

[Redline]

Rat is just a salary dump pure and simple, I dont expect we see him much in the seniors

There was a suggestion on Trade Radio he isn't even going to play at all. Not even for the Magpies

As in he has bassically retired and Port fill his list spot mid season. Frees up money and list spot at GC.

 

[Cromulant]

Rowey reckons Cripps did an A plus, lol. 13 26.

Kissing arse again.

Rowey plays the fool perfectly

 

[GreyCrow]

He was found out and exposed at AFL level with us, then he moved to Gold Coast on a big contract and he couldn't get a game there because he remained exposed

37 games in the 4 seasons he was at the Suns - 17 in 2023

 

[whattagun07]

The Kane Cornes tears will be something else.

When is his next shift? Early trade radio?

 

[Cromulant]

For all the port fans melting, I actually think this is ‘fair’ value.

Houston for pick 13 in a strong draft along with steak knives. That’s all he’s worth.

A (you’d suspect) late F1 for Luko is probably fair especially given the contract size.

Just because Melbourne stupidly offered 2 Firsts and Port started to dream doesn’t mean he’s worth two first rounders.

It’s also no one else’s fault Port sold their first round pick for a bunch of trash last year which made them desperate to get back in.

They could have likely gotten slightly better offers but the talk of two low firsts was always crazy. Port were also desperate to get their forwards and Rd 1 pick, and opposition clubs knew it (just like they did last year).

I still don’t get the Atkins part though…

Collingwood will be the perfect team for Houston. I was at the Port v Ess game where he kicked the winner after the siren. He’ll do well in big games in front of big crowds. Ice in his veins.

The Luko contract size is the thing.

They HAD to pay up because they offered a ridiculous deal. That is the only reason he went there, don't buy the Rozee factor.