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.

Posters are responsible for what they post. Moderators can not attest to the accuracy or otherwise of any rumour posted.

Moderators will intervene for a couple of reasons.

1. If a thread is threatening to be derailed because of a post.

2. If invested parties request the removal of material.

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!

 

[gbatman]

Frankly surprised at how unserious Geelong has been.

Why even talk about being engaged in getting a Deal if you won't make the moves to get the assets to offer?

I think they know they can't do it and always have but never hurts to ask.

They are treading a fine line between just asking and screwing a player over through. Getting a player to commit to you and then not being able or willing to bring them to your club can make your club sour to players and managers. That would be uncharted water for Geelong.

 

[Carltonfc9]

No need to go back to Torquay, he has Sandringham beach just up the road...

Yeah hered its real good for a surf at Sandy

 

[Coops93]

Frankly surprised at how unserious Geelong has been.

Why even talk about being engaged in getting a Deal if you won't make the moves to get the assets to offer?

What looks serious to you from their perspective?

Imo they actually offered the best they could. It's easy to say throw players in, but if the players don't want to then there's nothing you can do.

I'm not sure why any player of worth would want to go from Geelong to Carlton, so in the end they threw up their 3 most valuable assets. Issue is they just aren't that valuable.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Where's the Poll ... Does Charlie go or does he stay?

Hot Topic - Free Agency/Trade Period 2025

2025 AFL Trade Period and the AFL Draft All About Carlton Official Carlton Football Club Trade and Draft hub Current draft picks: 9, 11, 43, 54 (total points: 2758) Live Picks: 4 Used picks: -- 2026 draft picks: 1st round, 1st round (Sydney), 4th round 2027 draft picks: 1st round, 1st...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[Uncle Fester]

No need to go back to Torquay, he has Sandringham beach just up the road...

ripple riders unite

 

[Osc1]

Yep, it's near to impossible to get players out of Sydney now days, especially to Melbourne. The lifestyle comparisons are just not close anymore.

Why, doesn’t he like the arts scene here lol

 

[Blue and Silver]

What looks serious to you from their perspective?

Imo they actually offered the best they could. It's easy to say throw players in, but if the players don't want to then there's nothing you can do.

I'm not sure why any player of worth would want to go from Geelong to Carlton, so in the end they threw up their 3 most valuable assets. Issue is they just aren't that valuable.

But that's my point.

They can't get a deal done with what they have, and aren't willing to make moves to make it happen.

So why pretend like you can? Why make all these statements about being interested and engaging in getting a deal done when you can't?

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

What looks serious to you from their perspective?

Imo they actually offered the best they could. It's easy to say throw players in, but if the players don't want to then there's nothing you can do.

I'm not sure why any player of worth would want to go from Geelong to Carlton, so in the end they threw up their 3 most valuable assets. Issue is they just aren't that valuable.

Carlton forced Josh Kennedy back home when Judd was available. You don't play the media game when you intend to screw over the club with the cards.

Charlie should know they were committed to a point. Won't even rock the boat with players outside their top 10, even though they know they are Charlie's number one choice. Zero risk in that for Geelong. Sydney are braver.

 

[carlton_99]

 

[Juddrockz]

You've got to think the deal is done.
Only touring the facilities now with 3 days left?
He is going up there for media for when the deal is announced.

Good,at least he isn't going down to the "handbaggers".

 

[Blue Pulse]

But that's my point.

They can't get a deal done with what they have, and aren't willing to make moves to make it happen.

So why pretend like you can? Why make all these statements about being interested and engaging in getting a deal done when you can't?

I feel that it was more of a play act for St Kilda, as they offered that pick 19 for Marshall initially and they knocked it back, so they tabled it to us to make St Kilda panic.

IMO, Marshall to Geelong is > than Curnow and they should really try get him as the needed piece in their puzzle

 

[jezzajay]

Hope it's not too us!!

"Soft as butter" - as quoted from one of his ex-teammates.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

I feel for him. Dean Cox obviously has no belief in him. Best thing to do is leave. I assume his family is still in Melbourne.

 

[juzza316]

2025 R1, 2026 R1, Florent, Hayward = OK with me.

 

[Carltonfc9]

But that's my point.

They can't get a deal done with what they have, and aren't willing to make moves to make it happen.

So why pretend like you can? Why make all these statements about being interested and engaging in getting a deal done when you can't?

Geelong still have to put geelong first they put together the best offer they could and carlton said no.
I dont think think geelong have promised curnow it will happen either.
It's not that deep mate

 

[Benaly28]

Thank god

 

[Shambolic]

But that's my point.

They can't get a deal done with what they have, and aren't willing to make moves to make it happen.

So why pretend like you can? Why make all these statements about being interested and engaging in getting a deal done when you can't?

Maybe winners expect losers to fold in footy as they do in life?

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Hope it's not too us!!

"Soft as butter" - as quoted from one of his ex-teammates.

Sounds like a shit ex-teammate. No wonder he is an ex.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Maybe winners expect losers to fold in footy as they do in life?

And when it doesn't work? At what point do the roles reverse?

 

[Benaly28]

I don’t give a flying f… where his preference is I only care about the emblem and what’s best for it.

 

[TwiggleyFanClub]

Just 'love' how various outlets are reporting that CC is willing to 'take a million dollar paycut' to get out of CFC. Do they not understand what a 'front loaded contract is..?

State of play: Where the Curnow trade sits

There is a lot to play out before Wednesday night's deadline.

www.sen.com.au

Live: Curnow's reported monster sacrifice 'just to get out of Carlton'

Carlton star Charlie Curnow is prepared to turn over every stone to ensure he can get to either Geelong or Sydney. Follow live as the AFL trade period kicks into its second week.

www.abc.net.au

Ragebait. They know it's front-ended.

 

[agro]

Not entirely true curnow isn't back in torquay as much as you think.
Tdk on the other hand basically lives here that's why I'm surprised he went to stk going to be a very long drive to training

Shit Kilda bought him a yearly subscription on the Sorrento/Queenscliff ferry

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

2025 R1, 2026 R1, Florent, Hayward = OK with me.

Same. People are acting like Charlie is the second coming. He has lost the trust.

We only want players who want to be here and are up for the fight.

 

[RPCB]

Mitch Cleary waiting for him at the airport?

Airport? Pretty sure Charlie is riding his bike to Sydney.

 

[carlton_99]