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

[Aphrodite]

#BUMP from February


Re: 'Alleged' rumours resurfacing ...

Folks, this is the way things are here.

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None of this draws a conclusion as to the accuracy or otherwise of the original post.

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!

 

[Navara79]

This isn't the bidding war people think it will be , cats are playing this very smart.

Charlie wants geelong and only geelong.

We can agree to a better swans deal but charlie won't agree to go there, I would be shocked if he does.

Cats have made their best offer, every one from here gets a bit worse.

Forces us to accept or reject.

If we reject cats come calling again next year., and probably pick up marshall this year.

And then we reject again next year

 

[Juddrockz]

Geelong's offer will flush Sydney"s offer out & it has to be better. It is a step fwd

Swans will up it by offering up their 3 first round picks? .

 

[Tazblue]

I think that’s wildly optimistic. But fair enough, we all value things differently.

If we get that offer we take it faster than Charlie stops chasing when the ball leaves his immediate vicinity.

Not meant to be fair, I don’t want to trade with cats as they’ve probably been in Charlie’s ear all year how to behave

 

[Tazblue]

This isn't the bidding war people think it will be , cats are playing this very smart.

Charlie wants geelong and only geelong.

We can agree to a better swans deal but charlie won't agree to go there, I would be shocked if he does.

Cats have made their best offer, every one from here gets a bit worse.

Forces us to accept or reject.

If we reject cats come calling again next year., and probably pick up marshall this year.

That’s good put it back to Charlie to workout how bad he wants to leave

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Really it’s a lot of steak knives and no steak

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• Dr. Mary Albright: I understand. You've had the milk, why buy the cow?
• Dr. Dick Solomon: No, Mary. I want you! I want the cow!

 

[bluesDeluxe]

This isn’t true at all.

Just my take. End game is geelong, swans used as pawns

 

[dangertroy]

The five stages of grief: Charlie Curnow edition:

1.) Denial: Charlie = Fake News!

2.) Anger: He’s a conditional, lazy campaigner and his manager is a flog!

3.) Bargaining: Walter, Humphrey, Rowell and 2 first rounders or we keep him!

4.) Depression: He’s going to end up at Geelong isn’t he?

5.) Acceptance: Finnbar Maley has some great VFL highlights - kid could be anything!

We’re about to hit stage 4.

Aaaand we’re back to stage 2…

 

[kreuze_missile]

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Those picks that clash with Tassie will be lucky to sit inside the top 40.

I’d rather watch him sulk here for the next four years than accept that.

Up yours Geelong.

 

[Blue1980]

This isn't the bidding war people think it will be , cats are playing this very smart.

Charlie wants geelong and only geelong.

We can agree to a better swans deal but charlie won't agree to go there, I would be shocked if he does.

Cats have made their best offer, every one from here gets a bit worse.

Forces us to accept or reject.

If we reject cats come calling again next year., and probably pick up marshall this year.

We can say no again next year.

 

[CCurnow3picks]

OK so I have username regret!

I don’t know who I am anymore…

 

[DZ4]

This isn't the bidding war people think it will be , cats are playing this very smart.

Charlie wants geelong and only geelong.

We can agree to a better swans deal but charlie won't agree to go there, I would be shocked if he does.

Cats have made their best offer, every one from here gets a bit worse.

Forces us to accept or reject.

If we reject cats come calling again next year., and probably pick up marshall this year.

Good news for us is the Cats will again need to offer 3 firsts next year to even join the conversation.

And the same the year after.

That’s the beautiful security of a 4 year deal working both ways. If he really wants out as badly as the media suggests the Sydney offer is there.

We hold the whip hand.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Swans will up it by offering up their 3 first round picks? .

Swans 2 first round picks are already ahead, plus there's the players

 

[jackn]

Even then, they are saying we will have to match with 2 picks only. If Cody is bid on at #1, then we have to match with something like #5 and #10. It's a massive guessing game which makes it unfair. The fact that free agency compo for other teams can ruin your hand is also grossly unfair. They need to preserve the original value of the picks you hold, regardless of where they end up. So if you hold Pick 8 and it drifts out to 11, you can still count the points attached to Pick 8.

I hate to even think it but the free agency and bonus picks impacting pick values is going to be so unfair on * with Bewick.

Imagine if Tassie were accessing next year's draft. They could bid on Cody at 1 and if we finish 14th, we'd have pick 10s points to put towards it instead of the pick 5 points we should get. How ridiculous that the AFL haven't made stupid freebie draft picks not affect real ones.

 

[DZ4]

This isn’t true at all.

Would it be fair to say Geelong is his number one choice and Sydney is his last resort should a deal not be possible?

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

We've two live bidders. That's the important thing.

If SOS digs in on Marshall (stick fat you stubborn bastard) Geelong will start to feel a little pressure as next week rolls on.

Sydney at least have something to beat.

Wear your business socks tomorrow Nick.

 

[AndyLucimitis]

I see a young man who wants a change ... I moved interstate for a lifestyle change at his age as well - the best years for new adventures and the best years of my life. As I age, it becomes more and more alarming how young footballers actually are.

I don't really care what his reason/s is/are - whether it's for family, surf, to escape the bubble or to escape Carlton - happy for him to make the right choice for himself. We will be fairly compensated... and I don't know how anyone can begrudge a player if they just want to leave the Club - we've seen enough horrific videos of fan abuse that I couldn't blame any of them for wanting out tbh.

I can see your point of view, but I feel that for most, if it were their family member in this position, they'd be happy for that person to do whatever felt like the right move for them.

Despite all the narrative I highly doubt it’s for the surf.

 

[Lukeblueboy]

Is it still possible Gold Coast enter the fray?

 

[Matty411]

This isn't the bidding war people think it will be , cats are playing this very smart.

Charlie wants geelong and only geelong.

We can agree to a better swans deal but charlie won't agree to go there, I would be shocked if he does.

Cats have made their best offer, every one from here gets a bit worse.

Forces us to accept or reject.

If we reject cats come calling again next year., and probably pick up marshall this year.

You're not doing as great a job as you think, Robbie. Sakc.

 

[BrisbaneCFC]

3 1sts from the Cats puts the pressure on Sydney.

This is going to be fun to watch

It could for sure. I'd say it's more likely to put pressure on the Saints to do Marshall for Geelong's 2026 1st.???

 

[bradfisher14]

It’s not the members he needs to worry about..

Who does he need to worry about?

 

[reubsblues]

Geelong can send Neale and Humphries to west coast for pick 2 plus there first this yr and next
To us for Curnow

 

[jackn]

This isn't the bidding war people think it will be , cats are playing this very smart.

Charlie wants geelong and only geelong.

We can agree to a better swans deal but charlie won't agree to go there, I would be shocked if he does.

Cats have made their best offer, every one from here gets a bit worse.

Forces us to accept or reject.

If we reject cats come calling again next year., and probably pick up marshall this year.

When did he say geelong only, as opposed to most? If he rules out Sydney or gold coast then keep him. Three early to mid 2nd rounders might make us stronger, but it's unlikely. Keep him and he can play AFL if he's willing to improve his attitude, VFL if he's not. Sydney is the only team that may give us a good return. Sydney was one of his preferred targets. If he changes his mind, **** him.

 

[Gointocarlton]

So if you think that about Curnow in what world would you like us to keep him?

Well firstly Im not the one having to manage him if he stays. As a supporter, my feelings towards CC are simplistically that I look forward to seeing the back of him. I am acutely aware however that he is a valuable commodity and the buyer must pay an appropriate price. I can see the club standing firm and forcing him to see out his contract if what they deem an appropriate offer is not made. With that will come hard work turning him around to the point he will contribute.

 

[charred_fate]

Despite all the narrative I highly doubt it’s for the surf.

Probably not, though that was my reason for moving at the time, so perhaps I'm more inclined to see it as a valid reason!

 

[Juddrockz]

Charlie really does have a kids mentality, he knows what reposting Sniffs story would attract. Silly, silly lad.

He will be following in Bailey Smiths footsteps the way things are going.Wake up Charlie!