Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2026 - Part 2

[Cromulant]

If his soon to be ex wife has simply up and took the kids back to WA then, unless he is some sort of domestic violence threat to her and the children, she could very well end up losing custody.

Its not like it used to be.. the courts no longer simply take the morhers side. The courts recognise the importance of both the mother and father and 50/50 is now the starting point for any coparenting arrangement unless there is extremely good reason for that not to be the case.. and DV threat is about the only extremely good reason.

A mother that makes it difficult, by denying the father access or taking children interstate etc, can be viewed very poorly by the family courts in QLD and can potentially lose all custody.

Given this marriage breakdown is only recent.. the divorce wouldnt have been processed yet and there wouldve been nothing in the way of official parenting mediation or family court appearences..

For her to have up and taken the kids back to WA she’s either come to an agreement with him or she’s an idiot.

The children come first.. having them comstantly dragged back and forth from one side of the country to the other interrupts their entire life.. and the courts will not take a very good view of this occurring.

She hasnt denied him access as such, he's been going to see them during the week.

You'd imagine they would have come to an agreement, and Lachie knows he ****ed up.

 

[Slim258]

She hasnt denied him access as such, he's been going to see them during the week.

You'd imagine they would have come to an agreement, and Lachie knows he ****ed up.

Yeah which could work against him in the courts, given his actions are whats created this environment for the kids.

Also, as far as I am aware, you need to be separated for at least 12 months before you can even file for divorce and then process can still some time - that's in Vic at least, but assume it would be similar in other states.

 

[Cromulant]

Yeah which could work against him in the courts, given his actions are whats created this environment for the kids.

This is an interesting point, and I would agree generally speaking.

I'm not sure it works that way these days though.

 

[Soggy2112]

It's not actually part of the academy selection criteria though. This is probably all the Hodge family and club care about when assessing his application to join the academy.

Does he meet the criteria? Yes.

Also, part of the stated motivations for the Northern academies is to retain local talent. If the young Hodge is a Qld local and this retains him, then tick again.

You’re missing the point entirely.

We know he qualifies. It’s the fact he qualifies that we think is BS.

 

[Cromulant]

You’re missing the point entirely.

We know he qualifies. It’s the fact he qualifies that we think is BS.

Its not though, its lucky yes but they are the rules.

 

[Soggy2112]

Its not though, its lucky yes but they are the rules.

How is it not BS though?

Yes, it’s lucky, but it’s a system that has been abused for years. The AFL lets it go because ultimately, when the Lions are winning, crowds and interests in QLD goes up and the league is happy.

That’s why it’s BS.

 

[Cromulant]

How is it not BS though?

Yes, it’s lucky, but it’s a system that has been abused for years. The AFL lets it go because ultimately, when the Lions are winning, crowds and interests in QLD goes up and the league is happy.

That’s why it’s BS.

Its not that much different to the son of a Port legend being born in Egypt and being eligible from the Crows.

Cooper has the choice to nominate Hawthorn if he wants.

 

[Soggy2112]

Its not that much different to the son of a Port legend being born in Egypt and being eligible from the Crows.

Cooper has the choice to nominate Hawthorn if he wants.

I’ve already said that was also BS.

 

[Cromulant]

I’ve already said that was also BS.

Again, its just good luck.

Yes Brisbane are benefitting but it doesnt guarentee success. Look at the squads of talent that the Giants and Suns have assembled over the last decade and a half, all its resulted in is 1 extremely embarrassing GF appearance. Sydney have been better but even so, theyve been embarrassed in their last 2 GF appearances too.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

You’re missing the point entirely.

We know he qualifies. It’s the fact he qualifies that we think is BS.

It's because most AFL rules are ill-conceived, not thought thru ....and as one commentator has said, causes more knock on issues that they attempt to solve

Someone brought up a number of years ago ....the need to have a panel of ex players / Coaches be tasked with theoretically rorting any new rules being thought about B4 implementing

Hell, even most supporters can see the knock-on possibilities

 

[Trigger13]

Lol brisbane "could match and force a trade".

No they couldn't, because they can't match. That's the whole point. The matching and trading part is to help sort compensation for a team that CAN afford to pay a player but loses them. If a team can't afford a player, they can get whatever draft compo the AFL throws their way.

If they matched, Bailey would just stay at the Lions because he's said he loves it there. (And they'd have a salary cap problem).

Either way the player gets paid an amount they want, to play where they want (i.e. has free agency).

Someone needs to explain this to Mitch Cleary using Crayons.

 

[Mostyn]

Not if they match then we’ll trade. They can match knowing he’s leaving and take 2 first and a player I’m sure

If they can afford to match, then he would choose to stay.

If they match, then unfortunately they can keep him. He's not worth overpaying for if he's not a true free agent.

In any event, they CAN'T afford to match. That seems to have been very widely said.

 

[Mostyn]

Its not that much different to the son of a Port legend being born in Egypt and being eligible from the Crows.

Cooper has the choice to nominate Hawthorn if he wants.

That was bull shit as well.

Admittedly, less so considering Borlase never played AFL, but it still stinks. I think if your parents have played at state league level in any state you shouldn't qualify for a next gen pathway.

 

[Mutineer]

It makes no sense - I hate the Hawks as much as the next guy, but the reigning back-to-back premiers who have already prompted questions about the northern academy concessions (not to mention some pretty handy father sons of their own), should not now be entitled to another clubs high pedigree father son also, simply because Queensland is a nice retirement location.

So you're saying the lad should have no say in where he wants to play? It should be his decision and his alone. Under the rules he's eligible for both teams and the Lions have obviously put a lot of work into him this far. Other clubs including the Hawks can bid if they rate him including the Hawks.

 

[Hodgy]

If they can afford to match, then he would choose to stay.

If they match, then unfortunately they can keep him. He's not worth overpaying for if he's not a true free agent.

In any event, they CAN'T afford to match. That seems to have been very widely said.

I can never understand how a club can offer significantly less for their player but then threaten to match. Surely if you’re the player you would be saying “if you are prepared to pay that much to keep me then do it now and I will sign”.

End of the day it’s purely bluff and we should be calling it if it gets to that. A situation like Dangerfield is completely different as we were already offering the same or more, so Geelong had to come to the party if they wanted him.

 

[Viva la Mattner]

So you're saying the lad should have no say in where he wants to play? It should be his decision and his alone. Under the rules he's eligible for both teams and the Lions have obviously put a lot of work into him this far. Other clubs including the Hawks can bid if they rate him including the Hawks.

Kids in the open draft don't get this choice

Were these academies not setup for enticing kids in northern states to take an AFL pathway ?

Same as Nick Blakey should be at North

Massive flaw in the system

 

[Cromulant]

Kids in the open draft don't get this choice

Were these academies not setup for enticing kids in northern states to take an AFL pathway ?

Same as Nick Blakey should be at North

Massive flaw in the system

Blakey could have been at North if he wanted to be.

Its probably easier for kids like he and Hodge to go to a different club and not be weighed down by the burden of the name.

 

[Viva la Mattner]

Blakey could have been at North if he wanted to be.

Its probably easier for kids like he and Hodge to go to a different club and not be weighed down by the burden of the name.

My point is the fact Blakey and Hodge are even eligible for NSW/QLD Academies is stupid

 

[jo172]

My point is the fact Blakey and Hodge are even eligible for NSW/QLD Academies is stupid

100%. Same thing with blokes like Cochrane. if your dad played league footy you're taking the piss being included in these academies

 

[Adecagodelphalaide]

So you're saying the lad should have no say in where he wants to play? It should be his decision and his alone. Under the rules he's eligible for both teams and the Lions have obviously put a lot of work into him this far. Other clubs including the Hawks can bid if they rate him including the Hawks.

No that's not what I'm saying, I think it's been reiterated a few times that people understand these rules are in place and yes he does have the choice. Good for him and certainly a tough decision between the reigning back-to-back premiers and another very strong club.

It's the fact that Brisbane, in the midst of a dynasty, have access to him in the first place through what are already contentious northern academy concessions - that I'm sure have played a good part in their current success (along with some handy father sons of their own) - allowing them to now take another clubs father son also and the rich get richer scenario that is continuing to play out.

If Hodge had played his final seasons and retired in Adelaide, we certainly wouldn't be entitled to his son being able to choose us instead of Hawthorn.

 

[DJ75]

OK so from the reports (thanks everyone) Darcy Wilson seems to have strengths in run and carry, speed etc... and struggles a little with kicking skills.

Which makes me wonder. Are our coaching and recruiting team aligned?

We have a stop, slow it down game style. We favour short kicking in the back half and then long to a contest in the forward half. We do not run and carry the ball. We do not give handballs. We don't looks for handball receives.

All of which looks to me like Wilson would be the exact wrong player for our game plan.

Maybe our recruiting team are planning for post Nicks?

 

[1990crow]

OK so from the reports (thanks everyone) Darcy Wilson seems to have strengths in run and carry, speed etc... and struggles a little with kicking skills.

Which makes me wonder. Are our coaching and recruiting team aligned?

We have a stop, slow it down game style. We favour short kicking in the back half and then long to a contest in the forward half. We do not run and carry the ball. We do not give handballs. We don't looks for handball receives.

All of which looks to me like Wilson would be the exact wrong player for our game plan.

Maybe our recruiting team are planning for post Nicks?

How much of that is because we don't trust the players we do have - being they're slow?

 

[DJ75]

How much of that is because we don't trust the players we do have - being they're slow?

You really think Nicks game plan is based on the players we have?
I would argue that his game plan does not suit our squad at all and that it is holding us back massively.

 

[Cromulant]

OK so from the reports (thanks everyone) Darcy Wilson seems to have strengths in run and carry, speed etc... and struggles a little with kicking skills.

Which makes me wonder. Are our coaching and recruiting team aligned?

We have a stop, slow it down game style. We favour short kicking in the back half and then long to a contest in the forward half. We do not run and carry the ball. We do not give handballs. We don't looks for handball receives.

All of which looks to me like Wilson would be the exact wrong player for our game plan.

Maybe our recruiting team are planning for post Nicks?

I reckon theyre planning for the way the game is being played, whether thats with Nicks or without him.

Its also worthwhile talking to any high level young kid in the right age range who isnt particularly happy at his current club.

Roughead would have been part of the group who recruited Wilson too, before he went back to Hawthorn.

 

[Mutineer]

OK so from the reports (thanks everyone) Darcy Wilson seems to have strengths in run and carry, speed etc... and struggles a little with kicking skills.

Which makes me wonder. Are our coaching and recruiting team aligned?

We have a stop, slow it down game style. We favour short kicking in the back half and then long to a contest in the forward half. We do not run and carry the ball. We do not give handballs. We don't looks for handball receives.

All of which looks to me like Wilson would be the exact wrong player for our game plan.

Maybe our recruiting team are planning for post Nicks?

Thing is when drafted Darcy Wilson's kicking was identified as a strength along with being dual sided and being very penetrating.

See Rookie Mr draft summary.


DRAFT RANGE: 10-20

SUMMARY:

Clubs looking for classy ball users on the outside who cover enormous ground need look no further than Wilson. His high-end running capacity suits the modern day requirements of AFL wingmen perfectly, with the added bonus of being able to roll forward or pinch-hit on the inside. His all-round athletic profile and consistency at Coates Talent League level will appeal to clubs, likely enough to be snapped up in the first round.