Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2025

[Scorpus]

Rumour Summary October 1st

• Adelaide expects a decision from Christian Petracca
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  Christian Petracca

  Age

  30

  Ht

  187cm

  Wt

  94kg

  Pos.

  M/F

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  19.4

  5star

  K

  9.5

  4star

  HB

  9.8

  5star

  M

  3.5

  4star

  T

  3.0

  5star

  CL

  2.5

  4star

  D

  24.4

  5star

  K

  10.4

  4star

  HB

  14.0

  5star

  M

  3.5

  3star

  T

  3.6

  4star

  CL

  3.4

  4star

  D

  19.0

  5star

  K

  7.8

  3star

  HB

  11.2

  5star

  M

  3.0

  3star

  T

  3.8

  5star

  CL

  2.0

  4star

  by Saturday, according to a poster (link)
• Christian Petracca's decision between Adelaide and Gold Coast is a 50/50, according to Tom Morris (link)
• Taylor Walker will sign a one-year contract extension, according to Josh Money (link)
• Adelaide have been working on the Petracca trade for months, compared to Gold Coast who have joined the race more recently, according to a poster (link)
• Christian Petracca is meeting with Gold Coast in person (link)

Rumour Summary October 2nd

• Melbourne are open to trading Clayton Oliver
  10

  Clayton Oliver

  Age

  28

  Ht

  189cm

  Wt

  88kg

  Pos.

  Mid

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  27.8

  5star

  K

  9.5

  4star

  HB

  18.4

  5star

  M

  3.2

  3star

  T

  6.3

  5star

  CL

  6.3

  5star

  D

  25.1

  5star

  K

  11.1

  4star

  HB

  14.0

  5star

  M

  3.6

  4star

  T

  5.6

  5star

  CL

  5.9

  5star

  D

  19.2

  5star

  K

  4.6

  2star

  HB

  14.6

  5star

  M

  2.0

  3star

  T

  4.4

  5star

  CL

  3.8

  5star

  , according to Sam Edmund (link)
• Clayton Oliver expects to be told to explore his trade options, according to Tom Morris (link)

 

[Betts are off]

Gettable connecting us more to Trac than the Suns, by the sounds of things

They've been skewed more to us for a couple episodes in a row now.

They probably dont get their rumours from the same Port trolls that Rooch gets his from.

 

[Viva la Mattner]

They've been skewed more to us for a couple episodes in a row now.

They probably dont get their rumours from the same Port trolls that Rooch gets his from.

Twomey and Beveridge much more reliable than the Cockrooch

 

[daniel_4tw]

 

[Jinglebells32]

Move into Oliver for a 2nd instead

and trade Sholl to Carlton for Elijah Hollands

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

Gettable connecting us more to Trac than the Suns, by the sounds of things

That's the vibe from Tom Morris too. Sounds like the Suns are interested, but Adelaide is putting in the most work.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

From the Hawks board about Petracca (no idea of credibility). I would be surprised if we aren't the other club referred to here.

Well after a less than fun coffee meet with my ex I've got some info that's different to what popular opinion is at the moment.

Regarding Trac, we're as heavily invested in getting him as we were since before the Merrett saga began. If anything talks have become more serious lately from both with a lot of dialogue happening between the two camps. We're also aware that at least one other club is getting seriously engaged.
The difference between Trac & Zach is that whilst Zach is pretty much committed to us Trac is still making up his mind where he'll go or even if he will go.
The Dees are very keen for him to stay but the word is (unlike Essendon) if he requests a move they wont stand in his way but will try to facilitate a trade.
We're 'pretty confident' we'll be able to get him but there's still lots to happen yet and Trac needs to make a decision.

Nothing specifically regarding Zach except that we're now beginning to get into serious talks with Essendon. I have no idea (nor does the ex) what offers are currently being discussed.

He said we're also looking at two other players (wouldn't/couldn't say who) but not as high profile and in 'minor talks' at this stage.

 

[ams4crows]

Gettable connecting us more to Trac than the Suns, by the sounds of things

And yet.....

 

[Crow till I die]

And yet.....

I suffer from the bigotry of low expectation when it comes to luring a player like this across. I suspect that our summer dealings will net AhChee, maybe Stevens from Geelong and a real longshot is either Butler from the Hawks or Hollands from Carlton. We will end up keeping our 1st for the draft.

For some back end draft capital, if we did end up with say 3 of the above and then went to the draft and grabbed a player there with our 1st, it won't be a bad of season. But it might not be enough when looking at what our rivals are doing o strengthen

 

[ams4crows]

Is there a way we can have a rumour only thread and a discussion thread?

If we created a rumour only thread that only Mods could post in and you could PM a mod with a rumour to post and then be credited for it or remain anonymous of it's a juicy one.

Would people appreciate that?

Is that something this board would like??

 

[MRB37]

Gettable said we have a 4-5 year offer for Ah Chee on the table.

 

[jenny61_99]

If we created a rumour only thread that only Mods could post in and you could PM a mod with a rumour to post and then be credited for it or remain anonymous of it's a juicy one.

Would people appreciate that?

Is that something this board would like??

I reckon that would work... we used to have two threads - one for rumours only and one for commentary, but people couldn't help themselves and would reply in the rumours only thread. Your suggestion has merit.

 

[Betts are off]

I have a feeling Trac is going to drag this out until a team gives him a deadline. He's not moving for financial gain, and it looks like he's moving interstate if he changes clubs. So he'll sit on this decision to the bitter end if allowed to.

 

[ams4crows]

Gettable said we have a 4-5 year offer for Ah Chee on the table.

Isn't he 28?

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

And yet.....

Maybe listen to the podcast? They talked about each club in order and Adelaide were still linked as well.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

I have a feeling Trac is going to drag this out until a team gives him a deadline. He's not moving for financial gain, and it looks like he's moving interstate if he changes clubs. So he'll sit on this decision to the bitter end if allowed to.

I think he will listen to both the Suns and Adelaide and make a decision from there given that he's open to both clubs.

This is Tom Morris' exact quote this morning.

“He will start to meet with clubs.

“Gold Coast Suns are on his radar. Adelaide is on his radar.

“Last year he was just looking at traditionally big Victorian clubs. This year his gaze has widened.

“If this is going to progress - and I believe it will progress - he’s going to have to meet with these sorts of clubs.

“The Crows are certainly interested and Gold Coast Suns are certainly interested as well. I think that feeling is mutual from Petracca.

“He would have liked Hawthorn but I think that’s highly unlikely, if not impossible now, given the Zach Merrett situation.”

Trade wrap: Key forward requests trade to Collingwood

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[WaynesWorld19]

If we created a rumour only thread that only Mods could post in and you could PM a mod with a rumour to post and then be credited for it or remain anonymous of it's a juicy one.

Would people appreciate that?

Is that something this board would like??

No ...we would like thread authenticity across all threads .....it's really not hard

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

Isn't he 28?

So?

 

[ams4crows]

I have a feeling Trac is going to drag this out until a team gives him a deadline. He's not moving for financial gain, and it looks like he's moving interstate if he changes clubs. So he'll sit on this decision to the bitter end if allowed to.

I don't think he wants to leave Vic it'll be a last resort if he does and he only wants to go to a contending side so I think he'll sit tight and wait to see if Hawthorn can acquire Merrett or not.

Essendon seem to be a very strong no on Merrett leaving which opens the door for Petracca to move to Hawthorn which I would guess is his number 1 choice.

Even then I reckon Petracca would still prefer Gold Coast over us. He would be the their third or fourth best midfielder behind Anderson Rowell and Miller. Gold coast also have a lot of talent they can trade out for him.

If he comes to Adelaide he'll be the great white hope and instantly become the number 1 or 2 behind Dawson I'm not sure how wants that.

 

[Betts are off]

I don't think he wants to leave Vic it'll be a last resort if he does and he only wants to go to a contending side so I think he'll sit tight and wait to see if Hawthorn can acquire Merrett or not.

Essendon seem to be a very strong no on Merrett leaving which opens the door for Petracca to move to Hawthorn which I would guess is his number 1 choice.

Even then I reckon Petracca would still prefer Gold Coast over us. He would be the their third or fourth best midfielder behind Anderson Rowell and Miller. Gold coast also have a lot of talent they can trade out for him.

If he comes to Adelaide he'll be the great white hope and instantly become the number 1 or 2 behind Dawson I'm not sure how wants that.

I agree with most of that. Especially the part where he doesn't actually want to leave Victoria. And that he's waiting on the Merrett stuff to play out. Although that is still pretty weird, I would've thought his pride would be so damaged that he would be filthy at the Hawks for cooling on him.

I don't necessarily agree he wants to be on the Gold Coast. Even with them coming good, going to the GC (where sports clubs have a 0% success rate, stadiums are always half empty, and their stars walk the streets in complete anonymity) sounds likes the polar opposite of a place that "Brand Petracca" would thrive.

 

[dylan123]

This is 100 % the case

If we don't get Trac we are ready to pull the trigger on Oliver, groundwork already done

I'm curious if Melbourne would be willing to lose both of them. They might have been open to Oliver going when Petracca was staying but if he goes, are they still willing to lose Oliver too?

 

[Slim258]

I suffer from the bigotry of low expectation when it comes to luring a player like this across. I suspect that our summer dealings will net AhChee, maybe Stevens from Geelong and a real longshot is either Butler from the Hawks or Hollands from Carlton. We will end up keeping our 1st for the draft.

For some back end draft capital, if we did end up with say 3 of the above and then went to the draft and grabbed a player there with our 1st, it won't be a bad of season. But it might not be enough when looking at what our rivals are doing o strengthen

I have seen Stevens from Geelong pop up a couple of times from posters but without any substance or backing.
What have I missed? Are we actually a chance of getting him?

 

[WeeBlake]

I have seen Stevens from Geelong pop up a couple of times from posters but without any substance or backing.
What have I missed? Are we actually a chance of getting him?

C4 named him in here

 

[Slim258]

C4 named him in here

There's someone who needs their own thread.

 

[WeeBlake]

Is there a way we can have a rumour only thread and a discussion thread?

Last year someone did threadmarks for each new rumour

 

[Crow till I die]

Is there a way we can have a rumour only thread and a discussion thread?

Who needs that, just check out the Carlton boards own Bluemour thread for all the 'best' rumours