Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2025 - Part 2

[Scorpus]

Trade Period Summary

• Adelaide trade in Finnbar Maley (link)
• Callum Ah Chee has NOT been traded in, and will come to Adelaide via the PSD

 

[Danger in Texas]

Wha

 

[1990crow]

Wha

 

[adelaidecrows]

Melbourne have consistently said they want to keep Petracca, while for 2 years he has made it clear he wants to move. How could the AFL possibly punish Melbourne for wanting to keep a player to a contract that he voluntarily signed?

thats just a well played position to maximise his trade.

 

[LoBu]

Hawks supporters really cracking the shits over this one. For the Hawks to not get this deal done after making it very public since the Sam Mitchell meeting is a complete fail.

That is fantastic, not just so Hawthorn don't get stronger, but for the saltiness of that Hawthorn mob who must be the worst for BF banter.

 

[Hodgy]

Meanwhile if you need a laugh.

‘Port Adelaide put top pick up for sale: AFL trade news’​

their best pick is currently 49 in a weak draft. WOW, clubs will be clambering for that

 

[adelaidecrows]

Meanwhile if you need a laugh.

‘Port Adelaide put top pick up for sale: AFL trade news’​

their best pick is currently 49 in a weak draft. WOW, clubs will be clambering for that

Im just surprised they havent said they will accept a pick in the 20s for Soldo.

 

[Crow till I die]

It gets lost in all the negativity that our midfield this year was still good enough to earn the minor premiership. Dawson and Rankine are genuinely all Australian standard mids, and if either Curtin or Draper can elevate their game to A grade, then we have a really elite group. If they both manage it and you add solid B graders in Soligo and Peatling then all the better.

Simple truth is that during finals of our 2 genuine midfield stars, 1 was suspended and the other had a cracked foot, and the depth couldn’t cover that.

It ain't gunna matter with this handbreak in charge of that midfield group

 

[Hodgy]

thats just a well played position to maximise his trade.

So the AFL should fine Melbourne for a “well played position”?

 

[adelaidecrows]

So the AFL should fine Melbourne for a “well played position”?

thats not what i said at all. i said that about the Saints

 

[Hodgy]

It ain't gunna matter with this handbreak in charge of that midfield groupView attachment 2455552

It is hard to disagree with that. However all the list management can do is put together a group capable of being elite and the question of coaching and development becomes the next task.

 

[Redline]

Meanwhile if you need a laugh.

‘Port Adelaide put top pick up for sale: AFL trade news’​

their best pick is currently 49 in a weak draft. WOW, clubs will be clambering for that

Sounds like they are going to get access to Dougie Cochrane. Be interesting to see if he holds his status in the next 12 months. Likewise Rodan, Salopek and Pilot. If they all do then they will be okay.

We have seen it before though 12 months is a long time.

 

[jackster83]

It gets lost in all the negativity that our midfield this year was still good enough to earn the minor premiership. Dawson and Rankine are genuinely all Australian standard mids, and if either Curtin or Draper can elevate their game to A grade, then we have a really elite group. If they both manage it and you add solid B graders in Soligo and Peatling then all the better.

Simple truth is that during finals of our 2 genuine midfield stars, 1 was suspended and the other had a cracked foot, and the depth couldn’t cover that.

You need more than two good midfielders.

 

[Crow till I die]

Redhorse is the glue that keeps this board together

I dunno, if this big player Redhorse says we will get does not happen, as a club we may as well FOALd

 

[daniel_4tw]

I know everything gets done on the last day but what a slow trade period.

It doesn’t look like we’re going to get materially better but at the same time, neither is:

• Geelong
• Hawks
• Collingwood
• WB
• Fremantle

The maybe better is GWS.

The teams that have or will materially improve their list:

• Gold Coast with Petracca
• Brisbane and their FAs
• Sydney if Curnow happens

Compared to the teams around us it probably ends up being a nil all draw which I think we’d take.

Still a lot to happen but it’s not all doom and gloom with us not landing our big fish.

 

[Crow till I die]

It is hard to disagree with that. However all the list management can do is put together a group capable of being elite and the question of coaching and development becomes the next task.

Its akin to pairing Penfolds Grange with Spam

 

[Golumless]

You need more than two good midfielders.

Yup, a gun defense as well.

Still, that two snowballs rather quickly into 4-5 if someone becomes a reliable 6-7 clearance per game player. Football does tend to be like that where one gun ends up making conditions easier for another to excel, and this is a team that wants for more predictability in its clearance game (especially stoppage clearance).

 

[LoBu]

I know everything gets done on the last day but what a slow trade period.

It doesn’t look like we’re going to get materially better but at the same time, neither is:

• Geelong
• Hawks
• Collingwood
• WB
• Fremantle

The maybe better is GWS.

The teams that have or will materially improve their list:

• Gold Coast with Petracca
• Brisbane and their FAs
• Sydney if Curnow happens

Compared to the teams around us it probably ends up being a nil all draw which I think we’d take.

Still a lot to happen but it’s not all doom and gloom with us not landing our big fish.

Surely Ah Chee puts us above Geelong, Hawthorn, Collingwood, WB and Freo?

Does it move the needle enough?

 

[Crow till I die]

Yup, a gun defense as well.

Still, that two snowballs rather quickly into 4-5 if someone becomes a reliable 6-7 clearance per game player. Football does tend to be like that where one gun ends up making conditions easier for another to excel, and this is a team that wants for more predictability in its clearance game (especially stoppage clearance).

Its why a virtual free hit in George Stevens seems like a worthwile exercise for us. If he can be that inside player to get the ball out to our topline players and win a bunch of centre and stoppage clearances each game then its a big win. If he doesn't work out, its a low cost gamble.

 

[Syd Crow]

Redhorse is the glue that keeps this board together

or soon will be....

 

[DJ75]

Today is the day to throw a few lines out there and see if you get a bite.

Merrett deal at a stand still? Here are two first round picks. Would Essendon be interested? Is Merrett that desperate to leave?

Throw the big offer at Z Bailey and see if he's willing to move now. They just signed Ashcroft to big $$$ they can't have much left.

When other clubs have stagnant deals there is an opportunity to throw a few options out there to see if you can steal or to see if you can help shake the deal loose.

All long shots obviously, but worth trying rather than sitting back waiting for your phone to ring.

 

[Syd Crow]

 

[DJ75]

If Ah Chee played for Collingwood they would be demanding two first round picks and want the Crows fined for even considering not paying up.

 

[Crow till I die]

or soon will be....

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[Syd Crow]

Meanwhile if you need a laugh.

‘Port Adelaide put top pick up for sale: AFL trade news’​

their best pick is currently 49 in a weak draft. WOW, clubs will be clambering for that

Bargain!

 

[Redline]

Today is the day to throw a few lines out there and see if you get a bite.

Merrett deal at a stand still? Here are two first round picks. Would Essendon be interested? Is Merrett that desperate to leave?

Throw the big offer at Z Bailey and see if he's willing to move now. They just signed Ashcroft to big $$$ they can't have much left.

When other clubs have stagnant deals there is an opportunity to throw a few options out there to see if you can steal or to see if you can help shake the deal loose.

All long shots obviously, but worth trying rather than sitting back waiting for your phone to ring.

Sounds like Bailey is about to sign. They need Ah Chee gone.

I think Reid has been good at trying to get in on deals but really he is just doing the negotiation and coming up with the miney. It's people like Nick's and players that sell the club.