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

[Aphrodite]

#BUMP from February


Re: 'Alleged' rumours resurfacing ...

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Thanks all!

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

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.

With Wright there, it makes perfect sense. Thanks for clarifying what was in the air that night Fernando.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

I miss Geoff Edelsten in the coaches box.

He might still be there, which is why Vossy sits in the aisle.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

With Wright there, it makes perfect sense. Thanks for clarifying what was in the air that night Fernando.

Yeah, it’s hardly shocking. But it suggested to me that Wright thinks Voss is good enough unless the one of the top couple of coaches are available.

 

[dangertroy]

I will believe the Leppa part.

Guy rubs a lot of people the wrong way

Needs to head over to the saints and get Ross to mentor him.

 

[Juddrockz]

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

He'll be jumping ship when all the pensioners leave the filth next year.

 

[TENACIOUS]

Just entertain me and say which of these players (not national or rookie draft) are the A-graders for each club in every year. Worth noting what level they were at when they changed list.

Brisbane
2025: Sam Day
2024: Tom Doedee, Brandon Ryan
2023: Josh Dunkley, Jack Gunston, Conor McKenna

Collingwood
2025: Dan Houston, Tim Membrey, Harry Perryman
2024: Lachie Schultz
2023: Bobby Hill, Oleg Markov, Dan McStay, Tom Mitchell


Geelong
2025: Jack Martin, Bailey Smith
2024: n/a
2023: Jack Bowes, Tanner Bruhn, Ollie Henry

Hawthorn
2025: Josh Battle, Tom Barrass
2024: Massimo D'Ambrosio, Mabior Chol, Jack Ginnivan, Jack Gunston
2023: Karl Amon, Fergus Greene, Lloyd Meek, Cooper Stephens


Brisbane have Dunkley, Gunston was no good in 22 or 23.

Collingwood have Houston who was great in previous years but terrible this season. Schultz was good but not great at Freo, he was bad last year, good this year. Hill terrible this year but great in the previous two. McStay done nothing since coming, Mitchell has been a shadow of himself post hawthorn.

Cats have Smith. Henry had an ok 40+ goal year but disappeared since.

Hawks have Battle & Barrass, feels like Battle has improved but Barrass regressed. Notable improvement since moving to Hawthorn from D'Ambrosio, Chol, Ginnivan, Gunston, Amon, Meek, however none were top-liners when acquired.

A-Graders from trades on the lists.

Brisbane
Dunkley, Neal & Charlie / Allan & Draper could reach A Grade in the Brisbane environment.

Collingwood
Houston, Hill, Mitchell & Howe / 2025 put their hat in the ring for Curnow & Oliver

Hawthorn
Battle, Barrass, Gunston, Impey, Ginnivan / Chasing Merrett & Humphrey

Geelong
Dangerfield, Smith, Cameron, Stengel / chasing Curnow & Marshall

What A-Graders do we have on the list from trades?

I’d say Newman

 

[TrueQldBlue]

Now the media are saying James Rowbottom

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James Rowbottom

Age

25

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.0

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

4.3

5star

CL

2.0

4star

D

14.6

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.6

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

3.4

4star

CL

2.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.6

5star

CL

1.2

4star

is in the mix in the Curnow trade....
What do people think about James....?

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Yeah, it’s hardly shocking. But it suggested to me that Wright thinks Voss is good enough unless the one of the top couple of coaches are available.

I think it also lends itself to Wright thinking Fly is gettable, because it's not all smooth sailing at the Pies. Maybe ...

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

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!

This will be an interesting BF watch, McRea envy and respect has been a roller coaster here.
New, smiley coach drags Pies off the floor to win a flag(champion coach), oppo coach has a coffee date with beloved Blue(AFL's biggest coach flog)...McRea replaces Voss for 2027(champion coach, ripper bloke).

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

I will believe the Leppa part.

Guy rubs a lot of people the wrong way

I haven't heard anything about McRae but I can confirm with 100% certainty that Leppa is a polarizing figure at Collingwood. Big reason Wright is no longer there too.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Now the media are saying James Rowbottom is in the mix in the Curnow trade....
What do people think about James....?

To the Suns to replace Flanders.

Blues lose Curnow, get Sydney 1st rounder, F1, Hayward and Ainsworth

Sydney get Curnow, lose Hayward, Rowbottom, 1st rounder and F1

Gold Coast lose Ainsworth, get Rowbottom

Get it done Blues!

 

[Schoonerman]

Now the media are saying James Rowbottom is in the mix in the Curnow trade....
What do people think about James....?

If you scroll back a few pages mate you'll see peoples thoughts

 

[Chemical]

Now the media are saying James Rowbottom is in the mix in the Curnow trade....
What do people think about James....?

Meh we have his position covered

 

[Chemical]

To the Suns to replace Flanders.

Blues lose Curnow, get Sydney 1st rounder, F1, Hayward and Ainsworth

Sydney get Curnow, lose Hayward, Rowbottom, 1st rounder and F1

Gold Coast lose Ainsworth, get Rowbottom

Get it done Blues!

Not a great outcome for Carlton

 

[Doro]

Rowbottom? Let's reload and go again with the old bash and crash. It'll work this time , it has to..

 

[Matty411]

Bluemour analysis:

• Posted by an established BF member. Joined 2019. 247 posts over a 6 years period. Not overly concerned with low post count.
• Specifics provided around source of said Bluemour. Full context provided.
• No emojis. No riddles. Tick, tick & tick.
• Likelihood of said rumour. On the surface - highly unlikely.
• Bluemour worthy? Yes.

Love this - you've all got a credit score. Now we're got the official Skadoosh Bluemour Score.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Not a great outcome for Carlton

Best offer by a mile.

 

[thechef95]

Rowbottom would set a standard and tone within our midfield unit from day 1 of preseason.

I think the likes of Cripps would even baulk at the standard someone like Rowbottom would train at coming from an environment like the Swans.

May not be the most polished acquisition, but I daresay he'd take application for that group to another level.

 

[ferrisb]

Bluemour analysis:

• Posted by an established BF member. Joined 2019. 247 posts over a 6 years period. Not overly concerned with low post count.
• Specifics provided around source of said Bluemour. Full context provided.
• No emojis. No riddles. Tick, tick & tick.
• Likelihood of said rumour. On the surface - highly unlikely.
• Bluemour worthy? Yes.

My bluemour analysis:

• Is it posted in No Discussion thread yet?
• Will it get me some free likes?

 

[Blue_Fusion]

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!

More than happy to hear there's an implosion happening over there, but I really, really don't want fly at Carlton...

 

[swuzzlebubble]

To the Suns to replace Flanders.

Blues lose Curnow, get Sydney 1st rounder, F1, Hayward and Ainsworth

Sydney get Curnow, lose Hayward, Rowbottom, 1st rounder and F1

Gold Coast lose Ainsworth, get Rowbottom

Get it done Blues!

You just need something else going from GC back to Sydney because Rowbottom > Ainsworth

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Rowbottom would set a standard and tone within our midfield unit from day 1 of preseason.

I think the likes of Cripps would even baulk at the standard someone like Rowbottom would train at coming from an environment like the Swans.

May not be the most polished acquisition, but I daresay he'd take application for that group to another level.

You mean to tell me Patrick Cripps - A two time Brownlow medallist... Is going to baulk at the standard of the Swans 4th string on baller...

Spare us the hyperbole.

 

[Benaly28]

So saints say Marshall won’t be traded full stop so why can’t we do the same with Charlie and just end it.

Same scenario disgruntled player.

McInerney or Florent

Neither.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

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

Exactly. The AFL has had all year to change the F/S and Accademy rules for '26 and not announce them before '25 player trading.
It sounds like a warning for the future, that may not even be required if the previous changes have the desired effect.

 

[thechef95]

You mean to tell me Patrick Cripps - A two time Brownlow medallist... Is going to baulk at the standard of the Swans 4th string on baller...

Spare us the hyperbole.

Much like he admires the work ethic of this year's JNM George Hewett, yes I believe there is something in bringing in players that come from far better culture than we've been able to breed for the past 10 years.

As Carlton supporters we need to get real about where we're at. We are culturally inept and our standards have been rock bottom for far too long.