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)

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

Tou do realise this is the poster formely known as The Sloane Ranger, what was his record like?

Didn't realise that and honestly can't remember

 

[bigman]

Campbell’s Chunky was a ripper, what happened to him?

 

[Runnin Blue]

If he gets off the plane in Queensland and is not dressed in the daggy tracksuit that he wore to Adelaide (that looked like he’d just rolled out of bed), and is more presentable, then I would be VERY WORRIED.

Wasn’t exactly screaming “I’m going to a job interview”, lol.

 

[Cromulant]

Let’s take a step back for a sec.

I think there is enough smoke out there to assume Petracca is a good chance of heading north rather than to us. Which means there could be a lot of disappointment in a couple days time.

So might as well take stock now. We will still get Ah Chee who is a good player albeit not a needle mover and does not fix our midfield woes other than allowing more midfield time for Rankine especially if Rachele gets injured again.

With Trac, McVee and likely May gone I can’t really see the Dees allowing Oliver to walk as well.

That basically removes any key midfield targets, which leaves us with 14 (likely to be 16-17 post FA compensation picks) to take to the draft. Maybe we can move up the order by going for Carlton’s pick for example, but that would likely require having to trade out of next year’s first round which is always a dicey play and this year is probably not the draft to do it.

So basically Ah Chee and pick 16 plus a couple later ones (and Cotton). Meanwhile the Suns, Hawks and Lions boost their lists with star power.

This is a realistic scenario. How do we feel about it? Do we have faith that Draper, Curtin, Soligo etc are capable to taking us to the same level in the next two years?

Its also a very pessimistic scenario

 

[bigman]

Its also a very pessimistic scenario

You’re a crows supporter. Pessimism is in our blood - and for good reason.

 

[Bearded Clam]

Don’t forget Sizzler!

Shut years ago!..

The Goldy is shit for “foodies”..

Adelaide shits all over it.. Adelaide and south Australia are actually one of the best places in the world when it comes to food and wine.

Trac would be stupid to pick the gold coast if its food/cooking etc etc that is playing a role in his decision.. but I’d hardly think it would be..

 

[Cromulant]

You’re a crows supporter. Pessimism is in our blood - and for good reason.

Yeah fair call

 

[jtav13]

petracca has just landed in gold coast. according to tom morris. will meet with them soon today as GC have there bnf tonight

 

[bigman]

petracca has just landed in gold coast. according to tom morris. will meet with them soon today as GC have there bnf tonight

Interesting. Where did he say that? I didn’t realise he was going today.

Certainly doesn’t like early flights it seems.

 

[BunjiMac]

A lot objectively pointing in the GC favour.

Can absolutely see Trac, picking them.

It's an easier ride as he transitions into a veteran and still has a great chance at ultimate glory. Given the near death experience can absolutely see why this would be attractive, and why protecting the body for life after football is important.

Easy money, keeps the body in good shape for longevity and in the window for a flag.

 

[GreyCrow]

petracca has just landed in gold coast. according to tom morris. will meet with them soon today as GC have there bnf tonight

Hi Tom

 

[WaynesWorld19]

A lot objectively pointing in the GC favour.

Can absolutely see Trac, picking them.

It's an easier ride as he transitions into a veteran and still has a great chance at ultimate glory. Given the near death experience can absolutely see why this would be attractive, and why protecting the body for life after football is important.

Easy money, keeps the body in good shape for longevity and in the window for a flag.

It's the pessimist supporters nervousness coming thru .....if we miss out, you don't feel quite so bad

Part of the treasure trove of supporters football superstitions

 

[dylan123]

Campbell’s Chunky was a ripper, what happened to him?

Had spot on info.

Thinker or Tinker along with TMS were great also.

 

[bigman]

A lot objectively pointing in the GC favour.

Can absolutely see Trac, picking them.

It's an easier ride as he transitions into a veteran and still has a great chance at ultimate glory. Given the near death experience can absolutely see why this would be attractive, and why protecting the body for life after football is important.

Easy money, keeps the body in good shape for longevity and in the window for a flag.

Also known that he loves travelling to Noosa. I think that would be a big factor for both him and his wife.

 

[Freshj]

Shut years ago!..

The Goldy is shit for “foodies”..

Adelaide shits all over it.. Adelaide and south Australia are actually one of the best places in the world when it comes to food and wine.

Trac would be stupid to pick the gold coast if its food/cooking etc etc that is playing a role in his decision.. but I’d hardly think it would be..

Agree with this. I live on the Goldie too, alot of amazing things about living here, but the food scene isn't one of them.

 

[bigman]

Had spot on info.

Thinker or Tinker along with TMS were great also.

CC clearly had a very good source. Maybe too good, since we haven’t seen him in years unless he changed accounts.

 

[jtav13]

Interesting. Where did he say that? I didn’t realise he was going today.

Certainly doesn’t like early flights it seems.

meeting with them tomorrow not today

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

Also known that he loves travelling to Noosa. I think that would be a big factor for both him and his wife.

I love travelling to Noosa and the GC for holidays too and have been many times (so do many people), doesn't mean I ever want to move there (and I do have friends that live there too).

 

[Proper Gander]

Edit: noticed that everyone’s ’favourite’ mod SYL said last night that it’s a done deal to Suns based on his sources.

That guy is a dick. Ignore him

 

[BunjiMac]

It's the pessimist supporters nervousness coming thru .....if we miss out, you don't feel quite so bad

Part of the treasure trove of supporters football superstitions

Not really.

If I put myself in his shoes, I think I'd pick GC.

Thers alot more to life than football and there's many years ahead.

I'm ok with not getting Trac and have said so I'm the past.

 

[CromradeCromulent]

A lot objectively pointing in the GC favour.

Can absolutely see Trac, picking them.

It's an easier ride as he transitions into a veteran and still has a great chance at ultimate glory. Given the near death experience can absolutely see why this would be attractive, and why protecting the body for life after football is important.

Easy money, keeps the body in good shape for longevity and in the window for a flag.

There's heaps pointing both ways, just depends on if you're a half full or half empty kinda person.

Personally, I'm usually a "There's nothing in the cup" kind of guy, but I've got a good feeling about this for some reason

 

[bigman]

I love travelling to Noosa and the GC for holidays too and have been many times (so do many people), doesn't mean I ever want to move there (and I do have friends that live there too).

Possibly.

But baccs you have to admit that it is likely a draw card for him and his wife

Meanwhile his wife had apparently never even been to Adelaide.

 

[fossilllCrow]

Any danger of a player really wanting come

 

[triggyscrewedus]

Also known that he loves travelling to Noosa. I think that would be a big factor for both him and his wife.

They would get to Noosa faster flying from Adelaide than on the highway from the Goldy.

 

[ssj3Pretz]

Let’s take a step back for a sec.

I think there is enough smoke out there to assume Petracca is a good chance of heading north rather than to us. Which means there could be a lot of disappointment in a couple days time.

Much more smoke around us than the Suns.

It's like you heard the Suns were also interested and then you've gone "welp guess that's it then. We ain't getting Petracca!"