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

[Aphrodite]

#BUMP from February


Re: 'Alleged' rumours resurfacing ...

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Thanks all!

 

[GoBlues!]

Im ready to get blown by the Swans

Let’s hope for a happy ending…and a good outcome in the trade deal as well..

 

[GT619]

Might be Eagles Pick 2 + Sydney's F1 for Charlie?

which means Charlie out, Duursma in

 

[Dramoth]

Anyone thinking we are getting Gulden has been drinking too many 'vodka rocks' for breakfast...

what am I supposed to do for breakfast now?

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Ainsworth yes - chesser Im not banking on because of injury

What we get with Charlie will also help that, although losing charlie is a negative

The bold surgery call that got this 'gifted' Eagle back on track

Despite being able to play through the issue, Campbell Chesser opted to go under the knife to give himself a chance to play at his best

www.afl.com.au

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Charlie obviously wanted Geelong more than they wanted Charlie.
It's not like Geelong are in desperate need of a focus up forward. They are doing alright.

Well, Cameron almost 33 and Neale an unproven commodity...

 

[macky99]

Im ready to get blown by the Swans

l tend to believe this is more media hype that what will happen in reality.
If they included one of their top 4 players Gulden or a Heeney then that fit that definition which is not going to happen.
As most have mentioned likely to be this year's 1st pick & F1st and Hayward, a good offer but not going to be blown away by that.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Not a lot to be honest. My mate hates this time of year so I feel like I'm hounding him when I ask.

He said Charlie still likely 60/40 to stay.

Edit: I should also clarify all depends on the offers of course.

maybe we should make a play for Petracca?

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Interesting to note the difference between Geelong & Sydney.

Swans have a genuine interest in getting CC and are working on a serious picks + players deal (by all reports).

Cats only genuine interest is in destabilizing CC and hoping he puts enough pressure on to force a completely one-sided deal. It has been their strategy under Mackie.

2 picks in the 20s and one in the 30s for Curnow is beyond insulting. Almost as bad as what they gave the dogs for Smith last year - which was embarrassing.

Clubs and managers have got to start informing their players that if they're thinking of moving clubs just don't consider Geelong as the deal just won't get done.

The idea that they could go after Curnow without giving up any players is beyond me. They should have just said to CC straight away - we'd like to have you but it's not for us as we don't like you enough to trade out ANY player on our list.

this.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

The article on Elijah in Age today is interesting. Not really consistent with us telling him to explore his options though.

 

[charred_fate]

The article on Elijah in Age today is interesting. Not really consistent with us telling him to explore his options though.

Was thinking the same on both counts.

 

[juzza316]

Well, Cameron almost 33 and Neale an unproven commodity...

Neale kicked 44 goals this year.

Unproven commodity would be a term better used for someone like HOK.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

The article on Elijah in Age today is interesting. Not really consistent with us telling him to explore his options though.

This Carlton star heard the rumours he was partying. He was in the midst of a much lonelier struggle

Elijah Hollands thought he could overcome his battles on his own. But when he hit a low point mid-season, he knew his problems were only going to grow unless he had a serious reset.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Benaly28]

If we were to trade Charlie now would be the best time before Tassie comes in.

 

[blue healer]

His contract in front end loaded. He has an history of injuries. He wants to maximise his value while he can.



What have we done to be on the nose with Charlie? We looked after him and invested heavily in him to get his career resurrected after injury and further set backs associated with him not being professional. We then paid him top dollar and gave him security of a long term deal despite his injury history.



I do not believe that for a second.

Looks like all opinion there to me.

Any known facts to back this up?

 

[zeggie]

The article on Elijah in Age today is interesting. Not really consistent with us telling him to explore his options though.

It's an obvious PR piece to alleviate fears for any curious clubs hesitant to take a cheap punt on him.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

It's an obvious PR piece to alleviate fears for any curious clubs hesitant to take a cheap punt on him.

Sure. But if it’s straight nonsense, clubs will find out and it will be worse for him.

 

[4thchicken]

Based on names that have been floated and thinking of what proposal might blow my socks off - perhaps…

Swans trade 2025 1st round, 2026 1st and 2nd round picks+ Haywood, rowbottom and datolli for curnow + 54 (blues) +2026 3rd (eagles) + 2027 3rd (blues)

Eagles trade picks 2 +34 +38 and 2026 3rd round for rowbottom + 10 (blues)+11 (eagles) + 2026 2nd (swans)

Blues trade curnow + 10 + 54 + 2027 3rd for Haywood + datoli + pick 2 (eagles) +34 (eagles) +38 (eagles) + 2026 1st (swans)

Haywood + datolli for mature players
2 - pick before Dean bid
22 + 34 + 38 should be enough for Dean + ISON
2026 1st from swans to support Cody f/s match

 

[Foucault1989]

I read that article and think Elijah is staying. I think that's Carlton acknowledging no one wants him and we'll keep him bit wanting to manage the optics

 

[klompy]

Sure. But if it’s straight nonsense, clubs will find out and it will be worse for him.

If its not nonsense, it raises the question of why the club wouldn't stick behind him.

 

[DZ4]

I read that article and think Elijah is staying. I think that's Carlton acknowledging no one wants him and we'll keep him bit wanting to manage the optics

Depends who drove the article.

If it was Carlton, he is staying and they’re managing the optics after telling him to explore his options.

If it was Elijah and his management, he needs to find a club and this is a call to show he is on the mend.

He is too good a talent to delist or trade for pick stuff all, but obviously he has burnt a lot of bridges and that article isn’t telling the full story. If he’s going to get it right surely his best chance is at Carlton with his brother. Please retain him if it’s even remotely possible.

 

[zeggie]

Sure. But if it’s straight nonsense, clubs will find out and it will be worse for him.

Both can be true, he's addressing his problems, as per article, but he's also burnt his bridges at our club.

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Okay I’ve had a re-think.

I think our deal will be: Pick 11, F1 (2026), Hayward and Rowbottom.

Then with all of the spare cash we have, we go hard at McInerny as Free Agent next year.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

Both can be true, he's addressing his problems, as per article, but he's also burnt his bridges at our club.

Reckon you must have a pretty massive booze problem to completely burn your bridges at a club. It’s not illegal.

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

I read that article and think Elijah is staying. I think that's Carlton acknowledging no one wants him and we'll keep him bit wanting to manage the optics

There’s about a 5% chance he stays - and that’s only if the Ghost of Christmas pays GW a visit in his sleep.

 

[Red Bull]

Okay I’ve had a re-think.

I think our deal will be: Pick 11, F1 (2026), Hayward and Rowbottom.

Then with all of the spare cash we have, we go hard at McInerny as Free Agent next year.

Sorry Chris, but Rowbottom would be a square peg in a round hole for Carlton.
Passing on him and Florent thanks mate