Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2025

[Scorpus]

Rumour Summary October 1st

• Adelaide expects a decision from Christian Petracca
  3

  Christian Petracca

  Age

  29

  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
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  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)

 

[FR0GGY]

Excuse me!!!! Two firsts for a 30 year old who will cost us 1.2m a year for five years is ridiculous. Pull your heads in.

Triggered! lol

 

[Cromulant]

If he’s met with Gold Coast recently, prior to coming here, it might suggest that the suns are his preference.

Dawson met with Port first too

 

[pjcrows]

When was the last time we had someone 36yo on the list?

Did Smart get to that age?

Smart was 35.

 

[jenny61_99]

If he’s met with Gold Coast recently, prior to coming here, it might suggest that the suns are his preference.

He’s spoken to them - has he been there yet? No footage like this.

 

[Mutineer]

I think it’s a combination of the new facilities, the positioning of our team, Neil Bullen, and Nicks’ man management. But for Trac he’d also be looking for life after footy and by all accounts he’s a bit of a foody - well Adelaide has a pretty special food/wine scene, so there’s all that too.

Hands on apprenticeship with Peter Jarmer gives him an interest when not footballing

 

[bigman]

Difference would be we know he’s flown here, we don’t know either way if he’s gone up to the GC. We just know he’s spoken to Dimma

Maybe that’s clutching at straws but we can only go off what we know for sure

Possibly.

Morris is a big Dees fan though and has been consistent in saying the suns are right in the hunt, particularly with the dees’ interest in Flanders.

Even the fact he keeps leading with the suns before Crows could indicate where he thinks things are at.

Add c4 indicating the suns and yes, even Rucci, suggests they’re right in the mix if not ahead.

 

[mcleod at 50 lines it up]

Is this the big fish we have all been waiting over a decade for? Every year we talk about landing or needing a big fish.

Would this be bigger than Wayne Carey?

Not bigger than carey but at least it is a fish. Only thing better would be if it was a south Aussie as it's what the crows represent

 

[1990crow]

Smart was 35.

If we were Smart we'd leave it at 35.

 

[SugarShane]

The ultimate team thing would be playing on, fully aware he's basically in the Burgess role. But it's pretty fair to expect a 36 year old to not want to be playing SANFL.

So the 2025 Brodie Smith role?

 

[pjcrows]

I'd say he's deciding between both, it's just that there aren't leech journos hanging out at Coolangatta Airport up there because no one gives a sh*t.

 

[1990crow]

Possibly.

Morris is a big Dees fan though and has been consistent in saying the suns are right in the hunt, particularly with the dees’ interest in Flanders.

Even the fact he keeps leading with the suns before Crows could indicate where he thinks things are at.

Add c4 indicating the suns and yes, even Rucci, suggests they’re right in the mix if not ahead.

Gun to my head I'd prefer to live on the Gold Coast.

 

[Mutineer]

I think it’s a combination of the new facilities, the positioning of our team, Neil Bullen, and Nicks’ man management. But for Trac he’d also be looking for life after footy and by all accounts he’s a bit of a foody - well Adelaide has a pretty special food/wine scene, so there’s all that too.

Thomas Farms sponsorship, if Geelong can do it with Cotton On?

 

[Viva la Mattner]

Alright guys , please remember this isn’t gospel and may have some mayo added when told to me as not directly first hand ….best way to describe it (apologies Jenny and other females if you think it’s rude ), but we are balls deep in negotiations with Petracca



Whirlwind day

• met with Nicks, Balme and co.
• Anna hugging staff like old friends , kept telling the Petracca’s how lovely this person and that person is , “such a wonderful crew” (remember her and Eddie loved the admin staff , made a point of seeing them all 1 by 1 when they left )
• Medical done
• 3D presentation of Thebby and popped the hi vis and hard hat on for a quick site visit
• Nicks pushed the desire for him in our team , referencing player culture
• Really sold the lifestyle for thier family too, slower pace , beach , food and wine etc
• Made sure they went the scenic beach route , going past Star of the Sea school saying Isabella would love it there etc…

All looking pretty ****ing promising , balls in his court really



No idea on trade table value though



Now we wait , if he doesn’t come here we haven’t died trying

 

[ABAB]

Excuse me!!!! Two firsts for a 30 year old who will cost us 1.2m a year for five years is ridiculous. Pull your heads in.

Will want Melbourne's F2 coming back if it's 2 1st rounders which will likely be pick 20-24 next year given the players leaving and a new inexperience senior coach.

 

[pjcrows]

Alright guys , please remember this isn’t gospel and may have some mayo added when told to me as not directly first hand ….best way to describe it (apologies Jenny and other females if you think it’s rude ), but we are balls deep in negotiations with Petracca



Whirlwind day

• met with Nicks, Balme and co.
• Anna hugging staff like old friends , kept telling the Petracca’s how lovely this person and that person is , “such a wonderful crew” (remember her and Eddie loved the admin staff , made a point of seeing them all 1 by 1 when they left )
• Medical done
• 3D presentation of Thebby and popped the hi vis and hard hat on for a quick site visit
• Nicks pushed the desire for him in our team , referencing player culture
• Really sold the lifestyle for thier family too, slower pace , beach , food and wine etc
• Made sure they went the scenic beach route , going past Star of the Sea school saying Isabella would love it there etc…

All looking pretty ****ing promising , balls in his court really



No idea on trade table value though



Now we wait , if he doesn’t come here we haven’t died trying

If any of this is true, the senior handful of heavies at our club need to find a new friend.

 

[CROUCH #2]

George Stevens from Geelong = 70% done deal (apparently)

 

[1990crow]

Alright guys , please remember this isn’t gospel and may have some mayo added when told to me as not directly first hand ….best way to describe it (apologies Jenny and other females if you think it’s rude ), but we are balls deep in negotiations with Petracca



Whirlwind day

• met with Nicks, Balme and co.
• Anna hugging staff like old friends , kept telling the Petracca’s how lovely this person and that person is , “such a wonderful crew” (remember her and Eddie loved the admin staff , made a point of seeing them all 1 by 1 when they left )
• Medical done
• 3D presentation of Thebby and popped the hi vis and hard hat on for a quick site visit
• Nicks pushed the desire for him in our team , referencing player culture
• Really sold the lifestyle for thier family too, slower pace , beach , food and wine etc
• Made sure they went the scenic beach route , going past Star of the Sea school saying Isabella would love it there etc…

All looking pretty ****ing promising , balls in his court really



No idea on trade table value though



Now we wait , if he doesn’t come here we haven’t died trying

Star of the Sea lol! 2 minute walk from my childhood home.

 

[CROUCH #2]

Also Butts to Melbourne, seems far in discussion from rumours

 

[pjcrows]

Redacted

Like I said...

 

[bigman]

Gun to my head I'd prefer to live on the Gold Coast.

Honestly I see the appeal with both destinations.

Would the anonymity of being a suns player appeal to him though? Doesn’t seem the type given his off field ambitions. His brand and notoriety will take a significant hit moving up there.

 

[Huntercrow]

If he’s met with Gold Coast recently, prior to coming here, it might suggest that the suns are his preference.

What makes you think so? Could be how flight schedules worked out. Not saying you're wrong. Just curious.
Hopefully Mrs Betts gave a good review of their time at the club.

 

[Viva la Mattner]

Like I said...

Don’t shoot the messenger

 

[Scorpus]

Redacted

I probably wouldn't have revealed that

 

[1990crow]

Honestly I see the appeal with both destinations.

Would the anonymity of being a suns player appeal to him though? Doesn’t seem the type given his off field ambitions. His brand and notoriety will take a significant hit moving up there.

Someone without ego I doubt would care. Don't really get a vibe either way with Petracca.

 

[Viva la Mattner]

I probably wouldn't have revealed that

Fair point
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