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)

 

[cleanhands]

That's the problem none of you are aware.

That’s why we need people like you

 

[Iridescence]

On its day Adelaide has some of the best beaches I've seen anywhere

I was at Brighton this afternoon walking the dog. Today was certainly not one of those days you'd boast about. Algae bloom certainly doesn't help.

 

[Pea Nut]

The difference weather makes is 100% real, I'd never talk S.A down having grown up there but living in S.E.Q is an absolute game changer.

Not recently. We’ve had non stop rain for the past 2 years.

 

[adelaidecrows]

On its day Adelaide has some of the best beaches I've seen anywhere

Not sure if you are joking.

However aside from a lack of surf, the coast between Glenelg and North Haven, one of the most underrated strips of beach on the planet. Under used thats for sure.

Not sure it counts though in this argument. He will be picking whats best for his business interests from what I gather. Adelaide has a better well rounded food and wine culture he can use along with his sporting profile to build his brand. Gold Coast has some food and wine culture but suits more for someone looking to take pretty pictures of their food at the beach. He will attract more people to his events in Adelaide hands down then he will at the gold coast.

I doubt his private business interests are playing much of a part in his decision making anyway. He ultimately has to enjoy his football.

 

[triggyscrewedus]

Not when its 28 and 85% humidity like it was when i was there during the storms and rained everyday

Unfortunately that can happen.

I was at Brighton this afternoon walking the dog. Today was certainly not one of those days you'd boast about. Algae bloom certainly doesn't help.

Stormy days are well spent in that Cafe at the end of the Broadway

 

[Mutineer]

Is there an early 20s midfielder with elite traits of speed, skills and power that hasn't quite hit his straps but shown glimpses of brilliance that we could throw money at to pry out of their team?

And we did bid on Will Graham IIRC

Will Graham of the Gold Coast Suns Player Profile and AFL Stats

Will Graham of the Gold Coast Suns profile and AFL statistics.

www.footywire.com

Darcy Wilson was strongly linked with us until Curtin became a serious option.

Darcy Wilson of the St Kilda Saints Player Profile and AFL Stats

Darcy Wilson of the St Kilda Saints profile and AFL statistics.

www.footywire.com

Caleb Windsor of the Melbourne Demons Player Profile and AFL Stats

Caleb Windsor of the Melbourne Demons profile and AFL statistics.

www.footywire.com

 

[cleanhands]

Unfortunately that can happen.
Stormy days are well spent in that Cafe at the end of the Broadway

Too many humans

 

[adelaidecrows]

Unfortunately that can happen.
Stormy days are well spent in that Cafe at the end of the Broadway

few good cafes at semaphore too. Oh and Largs bay. Traffic turns me away from Henley square though.

 

[Amacca 23]

Unfortunately that can happen.
Stormy days are well spent in that Cafe at the end of the Broadway

That was for 2 weeks solid went up there to help with the storm damage

 

[Mutineer]

Not sure if you are joking.

However aside from a lack of surf, the coast between Glenelg and North Haven, one of the most underrated strips of beach on the planet. Under used thats for sure.

Not sure it counts though in this argument. He will be picking whats best for his business interests from what I gather. Adelaide has a better well rounded food and wine culture he can use along with his sporting profile to build his brand. Gold Coast has some food and wine culture but suits more for someone looking to take pretty pictures of their food at the beach. He will attract more people to his events in Adelaide hands down then he will at the gold coast.

I doubt his private business interests are playing much of a part in his decision making anyway. He ultimately has to enjoy his football.

Haven't been there for some time but Brighton Beach was great back then.

 

[triggyscrewedus]

Not sure if you are joking.

However aside from a lack of surf, the coast between Glenelg and North Haven, one of the most underrated strips of beach on the planet. Under used thats for sure.

Not sure it counts though in this argument. He will be picking whats best for his business interests from what I gather. Adelaide has a better well rounded food and wine culture he can use along with his sporting profile to build his brand. Gold Coast has some food and wine culture but suits more for someone looking to take pretty pictures of their food at the beach. He will attract more people to his events in Adelaide hands down then he will at the gold coast.

I doubt his private business interests are playing much of a part in his decision making anyway. He ultimately has to enjoy his football.

No Joke.
The stretch of beach you mentioned is excellent.
Normanville is my favourite.

 

[adelaidecrows]

Haven't been there for some time but Brighton Beach was great back then.

That section from Glenelg to Seacliff is good, starts getting rocky towards seacliff though. But excellent lifestyle all down the coast really.

 

[jackster83]

And we did bid on Will Grahan IIRC

Will Graham of the Gold Coast Suns Player Profile and AFL Stats

Will Graham of the Gold Coast Suns profile and AFL statistics.

www.footywire.com

Darcy Wilson was strongly linked with us until Curtin became a serious option.

Darcy Wilson of the St Kilda Saints Player Profile and AFL Stats

Darcy Wilson of the St Kilda Saints profile and AFL statistics.

www.footywire.com

Caleb Windsor of the Melbourne Demons Player Profile and AFL Stats

Caleb Windsor of the Melbourne Demons profile and AFL statistics.

www.footywire.com

Kane McAuliffe from Richmond too. Has a weapon of a leg.

 

[adelaidecrows]

No Joke.
The stretch of beach you mentioned is excellent.
Normanville is my favourite.

plenty of good places to go. Traffic along the coast during peak summer is horrendous though.

 

[Mutineer]

Kane McAuliffe from Richmond too. Has a weapon of a leg.

Also has surprising burst speed when he actually uses it.

 

[1970crow]

Elliott staying at Collingwood.

So it turns out they can’t do multiple things at once. Is it meeting with JUH or Trac that cost them Elliott.

 

[1970crow]

No one from the club has said anything

How would you know that when you tell us that you don’t listen to the types of shows that he’d say it on?

 

[MRB37]

Who else we looking at?! Petracca ain't coming here.

You would hope they're formulating a plan for next year that doesn't include Petracca and goes beyond "Rankine and Rachelle will fix it".

 

[Ramses Red]

Surely Maggie Beer can hook Pets up with a hobby produce farm or winery?! I don't think we're trying hard enough...

shut up Tippet. No one wants your input

 

[1970crow]

Wouldn’t affect the Petracca deal given his already mammoth contract.

At most it gives them one less ball to juggle.

It does, it’s about half a million dollars over 3 years that’s not Coming out of their cap.

 

[Gtowncrow]

Assuming he hasn’t re-signed, Ryan Angwin is another I’d be having a look at next year.

If Curtin is to move into the middle that leave a wing spot open. Angwin showed a fair bit this year and wouldn’t come at a significant cost at this stage. Country vic lad so not as much pull to Melbourne.

Edit: nvm he extended earlier this year. Well that was a waste of energy.

If Curtin moves to the midfield, i want draper spending the year running up an down his wing all year.
Great position for a rookie midfielder to build into his body, build gut running capabilities and be close enough to many contests to learn the craft.

 

[PeterSalt]

The fact he’s staying overnight says a bit to me.

He couldn’t have gotten in and out of Adelaide quicker. His wife had never been here yet didn’t spend any time really to check the area out.

Maybe I’m looking too much into it of course but just saying….

What are you talking about - he stayed over night here as well

Do us all a favour and pick your chin up

 

[Crowmurder]

On its day Adelaide has some of the best beaches I've seen anywhere

See Pt Willunga. World Class

 

[1970crow]

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.

It wasn’t him being interviewed.

 

[kirky]

Dunno, their list is pretty good.

And got belted in a final and nearly at full strength against a weakened Lions side.