Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2025

[Scorpus]

Rumour Summary October 1st

• Adelaide expects a decision from Christian Petracca
  5

  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
  13

  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)

 

[Fud#3]

Probably mentioned somewhere else, but the sub rule and centre bounce are gone.

Ball ups and 5 man bench.

Low hanging fruit...why did they take so long?

 

[Pugsley]

Low hanging fruit...why did they take so long?

Hardwick wasn't complaining enough.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

"Would be a good chef for us": Adelaide board member comments on Petracca links

"But when we got to finals time, and the pressure was really on, we probably did lack a little bit of depth in the midfield."

www.zerohanger.com

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

 

[UcantCme]

And Petracca leaves Adelaide Airport saying see you next season, which, while could be interpreted various ways, at face value seems to indicate that he's coming our way.

I didn’t know that

 

[Fritz n Sauce]

Ben Ainsworth

9

Ben Ainsworth

Age

27

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

6.1

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

12.8

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

4.5

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.3

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

13.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

0.6

3star

is the biggest front runner in the AFL

 

[Crowmurder]

You are on the money here. I admit I was fooled by some games he played this year, however his 2 finals games were not just bad, they were uncompetitive. I personally think it was the single biggest issue we had actually, and the first 5 minutes against Hawthorn was the result.

I would hope we are at least trying to pry Taylor Goad free, but he signed an extension this year. Not freeing up a list spot last year to take Dodson anywhere before pick 55 was terrible list management really.

Goad will make his way back eventually

 

[Fud#3]

Ben Ainsworth is the biggest front runner in the AFL

Off to Port then?

 

[UcantCme]

Tom Morris is simply feeding the Melbourne club and supporters narrative and they obviously want the better draft picks, but that’s irrelevant to Petracca’s decision. He very quickly backed off those comments from yesterday and went with ‘genuine 50-50’ this morning.

A Zoom call with Hardwick before jetting off to Adelaide with his wife and manager seems like him just satisfying Melbourne’s preference so he can at least say he spoke to them. He could have quite easily visited the GC on Monday and Adelaide on Tuesday if he really wanted to.

Exactly - let’s not forget

Dawson spoke with Port even when he knew he wanted to head to Adelaide

Luko spoke with Adelaide - although port was always his choice

Players feel obligated to take the call

 

[Runnin Blue]

I don't think this can be true. In fact, all the Melbourne noise points to a near certain Adelaide request for trade.

Gary Lyon has been on his slightly arrogant high horse about 'pony up or bugger off'. His comments carried complete resignation to the fact that trac is leaving and he wants to be seen as somehow winning in all this. He's angry and disappointed and the attitude, which accompanied his tirade gave him away. No poker face at all Gary...

Next, the CEO of Melbourne has written to members somewhat saying exactly the same as the Lyon rant. But writing to members is a defensive option for the club and is done to prepare them for the obvious outcome. That Trac is off.

Why he is coming to Adelaide, I think can be very easily interpreted but the above Melbourne statements.

If they thought Gold Coast were genuinely interested or that Trac is interested in heading north, they'd be much softer and reasonable in their language. The reason for this is because Gold Coast hold a stronger draft hand than Adelaide. Much stronger.
If they were Tracs chosen destination, behind closed doors, the two clubs would be working away to make a deal. But they're obviously not!

Because Melbourne know it's Adelaide they need to deal with, they're on the attack to maximise their return from a club without the obvious trading riches they'd like. Even though they talk tough, they know that to enforce the contract is cancer for their club. A player of his standing being forced to remain will poison the playing group and sit uncomfortably with enough fans and members to cause division. He simply can't stay unless fully committed. And he's clearly not.

Adelaide should make their offer...a reasonable one, and let them decide to either move forward as a club, or choose self destruction.

I think they've already decided that he should be moved on as the fresh start will suit everyone, including themselves. The language of the Melbourne footy club says as much.

Despite the pain of the moment for Melbourne and the forced acceptance of their current position, Christian Petracca will eventually make his way to a new home as a much loved part of the mighty Crows.

IMO

Very well reasoned post.

I hope you are right.

 

[Thylacinus]

Wasn't it determined that it was one of the reporters that said that, not him?

OK and thanks. Hadn't heard that, but it does explain why not much has been been made of the comment.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

I didn’t know that

He didn't say it

 

[Crowmurder]

I think he'll move on

2 flags, they have others who will command the big $$

If smart he cashes in now

Loves the Lions, but is missing family. This is a 2026 Offseason target this one. IMO the money to come home will be far too big to pass up. And he is worth every cent

 

[WeeBlake]

Unrelated but Tassie start up concessions are:

Draft picks galore, $5m sign-on pool: Tasmania's list build rules revealed

The AFL's 19th club, Tasmania, will have access to a huge array of concessions as it builds its inaugural list

www.afl.com.au

sign on bonus will flush a few out

 

[1990crow]

sign on bonus will flush a few out

Seems excessive.

 

[WeeBlake]

Seems excessive.

Better than massive never ending draft concessions.

It’s a good way get them competitive early. Get a GAJ to go there for a big salary plus 2mil off-cap, and three Phil Davises on big deals plus a mil off cap, and that’s a good start.

 

[steve9798]

It's only 50/50 because Morris doesn't know the answer .....this response, guarantee's he can't be wrong

Trade paid for by the AFL. Absolute BS the advantages that some clubs get.

 

[steve9798]

Very well reasoned post.

I hope you are right.

I might postpone the sacrificial burning of the membership and the Eddies Betts lunch box for 12 months.

If we pull this trade off it will be one of the biggest in this states AFL history.

 

[budget]

Not sure why people still go with this
Thomas wasn't intending to wreck Hentschels knee, yeah he wanted to tackle him hard and that was his job , he certainly could not have foreseen the end result

He was a dirty little prick , he near on broke bassets neck if I remember as well as lots of other incidentses.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

The opposition just walk the ball out of defence through Walker's man because he can't keep up. Huge liability when we lose possession in our forward line.

We were the number one scoring team from F50 stoppages in the 2nd half of the season when Rankine became more of a forward again, so what you're saying simply isn't true. Tex was roaming up to the wing plenty of times this year as the connector from half back, which is deadly given his kicking ability. He's never going to be the pressure forward and never has been, his importance comes from strong leads and ability to score from anywhere within 55m of goal. Rankine, Keays and ANB are there for the forward half pressure (and now Ah Chee as well).

Even without Rankine, he had 18 touches, 9 marks, 7 score involvements and kicks 2.3 (should have been 4+) against the Pies. He is not cooked, way too many people just believing Kornes' lazy narrative about our 3 talls not working (despite kicking 140 goals between them).

 

[Betts are off]

I'm a little surprised Curnow to Sydney isn't a thing. Out of all the teams needing a key forward, the Swans look the one that makes the most sense.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

I'm a little surprised Curnow to Sydney isn't a thing. Out of all the teams needing a key forward, the Swans look the one that makes the most sense.

I just don't think this one is happening, gone very quiet.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Nah, can’t have two slow 193cm guys in the same forward line, from a defensive perspective

i don't see how that would make us slower than brisbane's ruck-forward combination

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

Goad will make his way back eventually

Extended his contract recently didnt he?

 

[FR0GGY]

Off to Port then?

They are the front runner at the moment