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

[Aphrodite]

#BUMP from February


Re: 'Alleged' rumours resurfacing ...

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Thanks all!

 

[Stamos]

This is a reasonable point. I get the reaction that we don’t need another inside mid but Davies/Wright might be thinking about what the team looks like in 2-3 years. We’re going to have a pretty serious looking midfield after Cripps/Hewett drop off between Walsh, Jagga, Walker, Cerra. Rowbottom might complement them nicely going forward.

So trade for him in 2 years, if we need him.
You can always find these types of players.

 

[Bluebag13]

There's just so much noise about it. All the media think there will be change.

It is absolutely absurd that there could be change for next year, but it's the AFL that we're talking about. A bunch of complete muppets running the game.

I couldn't agree more, while I'm just shaking my head reading and typing this.

 

[StanleyBeren]

I know we keep saying it, but the AFL reallllyyyy cant change the rules now for next year.
Unless they have announced to the clubs and not the public, which is still ridiculous

From what I hear the clubs have the blueprint and are reasonably aware of what the changes will be. It's still pretty **** poor though. Should have been finalised prior to trade week.

 

[The Flying Doormat]

Yes. The AUD went from 0.55 Euro to 0.57 during that time.

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[Jacks Seething Rage]

More seriously with Ainsworth...I'm happy at the right price, but he's clearly a player who needs motivating.

His best tackle numbers are great. His worst barely register. Best goal assist numbers are solid, worst are poor. Disposal numbers vary wildly (which is in part being a HFF).

I'd expect solid buy in year one, but wouldn't want to see a long term deal.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

So trade for him in 2 years, if we need him.
You can always find these types of players.

Yeah, that’s reasonable

 

[katmanblue]

White flag?

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

He's making the breast of it.

Ross is just a touchy, feely sort of guy.

 

[marcmurphy3]

From what I hear the clubs have the blueprint and are reasonably aware of what the changes will be. It's still pretty **** poor though. Should have been finalised prior to trade weweek.

Davies said only a few days ago that they haven't been told much beyond "there will be changes".

Even if they have been told that its maximum 2 picks to match a bid, the fine print like detail on discounts and whether you can go into deficit still has massive implications.

 

[Blue__Balls]

I know we keep saying it, but the AFL reallllyyyy cant change the rules now for next year.
Unless they have announced to the clubs and not the public, which is still ridiculous

Greg Swann flagged it on the radio a couple weeks back. No doubt whatsoever that the clubs have been briefed, but told to shut up about it til after trade week so the AFL can release the info when the media cycle needs it.

 

[sweethoney]

Sounds like Hawks may be trying to get a pick off us this year for the Merret deal. Might look something like one of our firsts this year (compo or Syds) for their F1 and F2.

Maybe we can get our 2nd rounder back this year off them too

 

[dangertroy]

Here is a rumour from left field - Craig McRae to the Blues in 2026. Not sure if he is to replace or support Vossy.

I personally don't believe it, but it came from someone who is highly respected in Australian sport. The bloke has an OAM and a lot of contacts. Not the type I would be expecting to spread BS. He went on to say things are impoding at the Lexus Centre and that Fly and Leppa are at war with each other. This last piece is my favourite part of the rumour!

No wonder Leppa made a mad dash to Sydney. Wanted to offer Clarry the head coaching role.

 

[skadoosh]

I'm not touching this one.

skadoosh?!?

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[Countryblueswitnotattoos]

I’ve refrained from posting this previously but enough time has passed. We made a big offer to him this year.

The last part is not true unless things have changed very recently.

Can you share more? Was the offer for head coach or a director of coaching/mentoring role to support Voss?

 

[marcmurphy3]

Greg Swann flagged it on the radio a couple weeks back. No doubt whatsoever that the clubs have been briefed, but told to shut up about it til after trade week so the AFL can release the info when the media cycle needs it.

Then why did Davies say they haven't? He was critical of it, so doubt he was lying.

 

[jimsta10]

someone had to post it...lol

 

[drewdimes]

Here is a rumour from left field - Craig McRae to the Blues in 2026. Not sure if he is to replace or support Vossy.

I personally don't believe it, but it came from someone who is highly respected in Australian sport. The bloke has an OAM and a lot of contacts. Not the type I would be expecting to spread BS. He went on to say things are impoding at the Lexus Centre and that Fly and Leppa are at war with each other. This last piece is my favourite part of the rumour!

Hopefully we're hiring him to clean the toilets.

 

[Bluebag13]

Hopefully we're hiring him to clean the toilets.

CD did say we still get 1 or 2 development coaches haha

 

[Blue and Silver]

I will believe the Leppa part.

Guy rubs a lot of people the wrong way

 

[MrJimmy]

Here is a rumour from left field - Craig McRae to the Blues in 2026. Not sure if he is to replace or support Vossy.

I personally don't believe it, but it came from someone who is highly respected in Australian sport. The bloke has an OAM and a lot of contacts. Not the type I would be expecting to spread BS. He went on to say things are impoding at the Lexus Centre and that Fly and Leppa are at war with each other. This last piece is my favourite part of the rumour!

Can I just say, true or not, this exactly why the Bluemour thread was created.....absolute gold.

 

[skadoosh]

someone had to post it...lol

I'm willing to cop a deleted post if Mods deem it un-Bluemour worthy

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

Can you share more? Was the offer for head coach or a director of coaching/mentoring role to support Voss?

Not much more to divulge but coaches like McRae don’t move to mentoring 2 years post a flag. Plus, they’ve got about the same experience. Would be a weird mentoring relationship

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Can I just say, true or not, this exactly why the Bluemour thread was created.....absolute gold.

 

[SolGoodman]

Meanwhile, Brad Lloyd would be on the radio furiously counting draft picks on his fingers like he was trying to solve a Year 7 maths problem under pressure.

C4[2]Yo`DooR right now.

 

[Broadside]

I miss Geoff Edelsten in the coaches box.