Rumour Bluemour Discussion XXXIX

[Poorman53]

Look at age. OA is 2yrs younger as Jack was bypassed in FA at his first go at it.

Not referring/interested in any of that, was just simply asking if anyone knows what his rumoured offer was…

 

[TwiggleyFanClub]

In a shallow draft I’d be comfortable to trade our TDK compo for a 24yo Sam Flanders.

As long as our JSOS pick gets us Dean.

 

[bmaurizio]

Yup our club is not in a cozy place. After 3 decades of wandering in the wilderness, we remain in a mess.
We won't get a sniff of finals for at least 3 years , so more due diligence is vital in completion to coaching and recruitment departments changes in 2026 , whilst developing our younger footballers should be a priority.
Concurrently establish a wholesome well grounded team culture for future success enabling us to regain respect and a top position for our great club.

 

[gab213]

"Is this what we've become?"

'We', meaning members of this board , right?

 

[BlueTongue]

'We', meaning members of this board , right?

yep

 

[Gavstar]

Interesting to see if Voss may get desperate for wins next year. If GW stance is finals then topping up with some experience would have to be anticipated and not refused if Voss requires it. If GW doesn’t expect finals then youth and long term will be the focus, problem here is makes it easier for Voss to meet targets.

GW won't sacrifice the future to try and perform a moonshot for Voss.

I can't see us going deep if we do scrape into the finals and my expectation is that we won't make it.

McGovern, Newman, Haynes, Saad and Williams will not be around when we next challenge.

Rather than slash and burn we are using attrition as contracts expire to rebalance the list.

Haynes has become a need due to our lack of depth at that position in 2026 (JSOS and HOF).

That being said with the compromised draft, Tas coming we are in a precarious position.

 

[gab213]

What I think of when I think of St.Kilda

 

[Keyza]

At a live show that had Fev on

He said he had a chat with Andrew Dillon yesterday and stated that the father son rule wont be changing anytime soon

Let's hope that is the case then.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Interesting to see if Voss may get desperate for wins next year. If GW stance is finals then topping up with some experience would have to be anticipated and not refused if Voss requires it. If GW doesn’t expect finals then youth and long term will be the focus, problem here is makes it easier for Voss to meet targets.

Either way hard targets are a bit silly.

 

[The Bighouse]

Not referring/interested in any of that, was just simply asking if anyone knows what his rumoured offer was…

$800K to $1M
Think the same with Draper

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Not referring/interested in any of that, was just simply asking if anyone knows what his rumoured offer was…

Here's a rumoured offer

 

[JoeyPBLUES]

IMO Jackson is far superior to TDK. He can literally play anywhere and has TDK covered at the only spot TDK can play..

I agree. Jackson is what TDK needs to become to partially validate his money. Jackson is TDK with the ability to actually take a grab forward and actually kick/handball

 

[Beyond Blue]

I agree. Jackson is what TDK needs to become to partially validate his money. Jackson is TDK with the ability to actually take a grab forward and actually kick/handball

Jackson is a genuine unicorn, a modern day Koutoufides. He can beat smaller midfielders at ground level and take pack marks and out muscle talls. TDK simply cannot do that and never will be able to. Jackson is the most valuable players in the comp IMO.

 

[RPCB]

What I think of when I think of St.Kilda

TDK after the third 5 game losing streak next year

 

[JoeyPBLUES]

TDK after the third 5 game losing streak next year

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And no one else wanting to go to the destination club next year

 

[Aphrodite]

And no one else wanting to go to the destination club next year

'Powerhouse Destination Club'


Get it right ffs

 

[JoeyPBLUES]

'Powerhouse Destination Club'


Get it right ffs

Sorry Aph I forgot the powerhouse they are that they had to give Tom an extra year on 1.7-1.8 for him to accept

 

[Aphrodite]

Sorry Aph I forgot the powerhouse they are that they had to give Tom an extra year on 1.7-1.8 for him to accept

'Pepper Money'

 

[JoeyPBLUES]

'Pepper Money'

It’s giving me “wizard home loans” vibes

 

[Blue Heart]

If Fogarty doesn't last beyond next year, I'd love to see Humphrey wearing #8

It would be great but I have more chance of winning Tattslotto than the Suns letting him go, even
for a straight swap with Charlie.

 

[katmanblue]

I don't want a fair trade, I want the other team to feel we've robbed them

That's the spirit

 

[Blue Heart]

Assuming he's over the injury issues: Cottrell, Acres, Lord, E.Hollands, Fogarty, Durdin, Motlop.

Plenty he can supplant.

E. Hollands ???

 

[woof39]

We need to look into more future production and less of the past. Of course, you still take into consideration the production over a career, but you need to be cautious.

Charlie has been one of the best forwards we have ever had and certainly much loved. He gave us X factor and excitement not seen since Fev.

My worry is what he will give us moving forward given his decline over the last 2 years, his injury history and his commitment to the club. I still think he will be good player (nothing more) but it's worth looking into a trade.

IF

1. We have decided we are in a mini rebuild and looking towards youth (mainly)
2. We are able to get max assets in return for him
3. We believe Charlie needs a change in order for him to get back to his best as it won't happen with us
4. He has an attitude problem

Then do it.

There are players out there that may not be seen as good as what Charlie has been in the past, but we can't be naïve to think that Charlie will get back to his best based on the issues above.

I would prefer Charlie to get back to his best rather than trade him, but I can't see it if I am being honest. I hope people are right blaming his injuries on his form this year. A lot of those people blamed injures on Carlton in 2024 and looked what happened in 25.

 

[reg_lower91]

Was told the below last night from a recent ex-player... Only passing on what I was told:

1) GW's summary is that the club culture is toxic and needs repairing. Has made it known to the players that none of them are bigger than the club.

2) Players given a 'shape up or ship out' ultimatum, with a focus on team-first mentality

3) Saints front runners for JSOS

4) Voss gave Charlie a baking a few times during the season, more-so about his poor off-field attitude. Tipping point was Charlie riding his bike into the North game when he had a minor injury complaint earlier in that week.

5) Behind the scenes, we're open to trading Curnow. Our public position is just the usual fun and games. Will only trade him for well overs. Sydney the front runners.

6) Cripps likely to stand down as Captain. The role has exhausted him mentally, hence his absence in media roles this year.

 

[Michael Jezz]

Why doesn't Austin do what he is good at which is recruiting late.draft, rookie and vfl picks & not focus on too many trades, delisted free agents?
Fritch Flanders Yes
Treloar Petrucelle.Khamis No