Rumour Bluemour Discussion XL - ‘Silly Season’ in full swing 😱

[Aphrodite]

#BUMP from February


Re: 'Alleged' rumours resurfacing ...

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There is no need to further speculate. What will be will be.

Also, you need to remember that this thread like all parts of this forum is bound by the rules of poster conduct. If you want to express skepticism towards a rumour that's fine, but having a crack at posters who are contributors to this forum is simply not on and will be acted upon.

Simply put, don't be a dick.

Thanks all!

 

[Kruezing]

In no way shape or form should we be dealing with Geeelong in any way …

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

The irony in all of this is the 'Port Melbourne physio story' turned out to be spot on re Charlie.

Posted in May and now reports are that Charlie approached clubs in May this year saying he wants out

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

This is what is really annoying me about Charlie there's reports that he will take a pay cut and is desperate to get to Geelong

I mean, what the hell is going on?

My take.

Charlie's not the sharpest tool in the shed...

He has put his faith in his manager who's anxious to earn some extra $$$ thru another deal and has encouraged Charlie to move....

 

[Chemical]

The irony in all of this is the 'Port Melbourne physio story' turned out to be spot on re Charlie.

Posted in May and now reports are that Charlie approached clubs in May this year saying he wants out

Charlie is a tosser then. So unprofessional.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

It sounds strange when we look at that number but it's a reality!

When you're going to give up top end talent and high-end picks, you want to be getting a thoroughbred that's going to be running for the next 5 years.

He is not a 25-year-old buddy or a 25-year-old Jez (who cost 3 first rounders and was out of contract at GWS!)

Buddy was 27 when he moved to the Swans... on a 10 year deal...

Charlie at 29 on a 5 year deal is hardly earth shattering...

 

[branedotorg]

Has anyone checked with Freo. re. Charlie??

Asking for a friend!

really? not really what i percieve to be what they need.

Hayden Young please

 

[Gavstar]

Charlie is a tosser then. So unprofessional.

Or maybe he really wants out? I don’t think it’s unprofessional to seek alternative employment if you’re unhappy in your current job especially as there are no restrictions from doing so.

The unprofessional aspect is the AFL choosing not to have anti-tampering laws that would limit such interactions to a fixed period.

 

[katmanblue]

Is it? Aren't our membership levels at all time highs?

I wonder how it looks with the younger generation. How many kids are we getting picking Carlton on their own, without familial influence?

I think that there could be a drop off there. Though that's just supposition.

 

[ESKIE]

Schmurf posted a rumour back in May that one of the players in our leadership group wanted out so he was spot on

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Dropped off by a couple of thousand this season but still hit 100K and has been record highs pretty much every year recently

Most people have been auto renewed before anything happens that would make them reconsider.

 

[katmanblue]

My take.

Charlie's not the sharpest tool in the shed...

He has put his faith in his manager who's anxious to earn some extra $$$ thru another deal and has encouraged Charlie to move....

D'orazio is Grima Wormtongue incarnate.

 

[Aphrodite]

The irony in all of this is the 'Port Melbourne physio story' turned out to be spot on re Charlie.

Posted in May and now reports are that Charlie approached clubs in May this year saying he wants out

Which Port Melbourne physio story?

The only one 1 can recall is Poo Monkey’s Marc Murphy Port Melb physio thread 15yrs ago.

 

[The Bighouse]

Schmurf posted a rumour back in May that one of the players in our leadership group wanted out so he was spot on

Now you mention it, that’s familiar reading.

 

[goreds]

Buddy was 27 when he moved to the Swans... on a 10 year deal...

Charlie at 29 on a 5 year deal is hardly earth shattering...

Forgot to say he was a restricted free agent, so it was about the dollars which the Hawks could not match!

 

[Aphrodite]

Schmurf posted a rumour back in May that one of the players in our leadership group wanted out so he was spot on

Don't be surprised if a player in our leadership group moves club at years end.

#Bluemour

 

[dumb]

Has a player ever had two stints at two different clubs?

Someone may have mentioned this already, Carl Ditterich

 

[Coops93]

Good shout, Marc Shmurf 3

Remains to be seen if he actually gets his way but the fact one has openly asked out validates it completely

 

[BringFevBack2021]

The mail up in Syd. is that clubs north of the Murray and north of the tweed are not as keen now. He is too much of a risk (fitness, attitude) as compared to hanging onto the younger A-liners they already have. I'm also told that we are not actively trying to get something done!

The manager has form, and GW is not going to put up with it!

A 194cm KPF with a better 2km TT than the games best midfielders has fitness issues? Right

 

[Coops93]

Also, as an aside, poor form by Charlie to want out in his first yr in the leadership group. Obviously wanted to step up into that group but then immediately wants out because it's a bit hard. Not the move of a leader and is very weak, to be blunt.

I thought it was an odd decision at the time to include him as I never once got leadership vibes from him. Galvanising on field vibes, sure (big, team & crowd lifting goals and moments), but never once proper leadership. He's only continued to validate that initial impression with his on-field efforts and subsequent trade request.

 

[goreds]

A 194cm KPF with a better 2km TT than the games best midfielders has fitness issues? Right

Pity that AFL is not played in a straight line then!

I will spell it out for you .

His legs are not what they were 4 years ago. He has been managed this season because his legs won't go for a full game. A 194cm KPF that had the ability/agility of Buddy to get to the ball and do the miraculous at least 5 times a game has now halved.

As I said, north of the Murray, this is what's being said. Him playing/training in northern conditions has nothing to do with wanting to go surfing. It's to help him prolong his career.

 

[Dramoth]

could be all of the above, and could be a simple matter of his contract being front loaded and now wants more coin

Could be his manager wanting a larger commission... especially after Charlie has moved off his heavily front ended contract.

 

[dumb]

I can kind of understand the jealousy of being a star, and being locked in a long term contract, then watching on while one of your teammates becomes for a brief moment, the highest paid player in the game for no reason at all. But again, that is your dumbass manager's fault.

 

[goreds]

could be all of the above, and could be a simple matter of his contract being front loaded and now wants more coin

Fair to say it's not a back ended contract!

 

[Dramoth]

This is what is really annoying me about Charlie there's reports that he will take a pay cut and is desperate to get to Geelong

I mean, what the hell is going on?

"Taking a pay cut"... he's on the non-front loaded part of his contract now. If as rumoured, he's now on 500k a year, taking a paycut could be "I'm on a million a year, but I'll take 750k/year for the next 4 years". He's already received most of his current contract salary and now wants to tack on an extra mill over the next 4 years playing at another club.

If that's what's happening, I hope the club sues him for the extra paid in his front loaded years. Wanting out to get more money over what his original contract is a breach of contract.

 

[Crippa#9]

In no way shape or form should we be dealing with Geeelong in any way …

Yep. Have said this also. Will be SO disappointed in the club if they do.