Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2026 - Part 2

[Gtowncrow]

Apparently he met with the suns leadership group prior to tonight’s b+f.

I’m hoping we got at least some players for our presentation. Pretty sure Daws was away which doesn’t help.

I reckon Dawson is the level headed leader, captain and player someone like Petracca would respect greatly.

I think Daws is high profile enough for Trac to understand him... even if they didn't meet yesterday.

I bet they've spoken on the phone though.

 

[Jarman3]

In thinking why Petracca is wanting out from Melbourne, does anyone actually know? We know he wants out. We know this has endured at least a year. We know he has Adelaide in his considerations.

Why?

The only reason he wants to leave is because of the dysfunction at Melbourne. Real or perceived by Trac. This could be bad relationship with some players, or with the management, the incoherent and unprofessional overarching strategy of the club or even he sees pure hubris in the corridors of power. The club has had quite a few troubles over the recent past but whatever the problem, we know it's reached the divorce stage for Petracca.

Adelaide has had a couple of player indiscretions over the past few years, (Walker and Rankine) but apart from that, we've been...
.Stable
.Collegiate
.Building
.Growing
.Climbing (ladder)
.Exciting
.Supportive (other than the toothless Rach taunt)
.Professional

We've retained our players and attracted other players to the club.

It's still easy to feel bad about our September but overall, I think we offer a lot to a player looking to escape a bin fire. I hope Petracca comes to us.

Gold coast might be a sexy destination with it's....well it is the Gold coast afterall. But although little miss bleach blonde silicone boobs Gold coast is a fun fling for a few weeks, little miss Adelaide is the marrying type. Someone you can properly love and can properly return that love.
Trac will be adored by Crows fan and he'll love them in return. We're a loyal bunch and I think he'll enjoy that stable and secure environment.

I think Christian Petracca looks like a guy who can see the depth of opportunity our club offers him.

There was a lot being said last year about he and his family being unhappy about the way Melbourne dealt with that serious injury he copoed in the King's birthday game last year. It seems a fair bit of disillusionment may have set in after that?

 

[Gtowncrow]

There was a lot being said last year about he and his family being unhappy about the way Melbourne dealt with that serious injury he copoed in the King's birthday game last year. It seems a fair bit of disillusionment may have set in after that?

Yeah. That was the story but this is deeper than a mismanaged injury.
I think it's now about the lack of priority his wellbeing was given. The lack of genuine concern for him other than his football output.

Most people (big majority) in Australia, don't change their job because of money. It's because of being devalued and disrespected which commonly ends up with a disgruntled employee.

I think a fresh start at Adelaide puts all that behind him and might see a genuinely rejuvenated Petracca produce some consistent pretty good footy for the first time in a while.

Hope so anyway.

 

[daniel_4tw]

Does have the feeling we’re going to be left without a dance partner when the music stops.

 

[dylan123]

Sums up how it feels reading about people comparing cities, the weather, coffee, beaches and a whole lot of other crap as for why Petracca is going to swing one way or another.

 

[moogerfooger]

There was a lot being said last year about he and his family being unhappy about the way Melbourne dealt with that serious injury he copoed in the King's birthday game last year. It seems a fair bit of disillusionment may have set in after that?

He had already become disillusioned with other issues at the club prior to that. There were a number of players struggling to meet professional standards at that time.

 

[Mostyn]

Ok. Hypothetical:

Two firsts for Trac.

Two firsts to move up the order, giving us Sharp?



I’d pick the latter. Two firsts for a couple of years of good service is too much to pay.

What if you don't get any years of good service from Sharp?

 

[Pugsley]

Tbf that pink guernsey is a ripper.

 

[Pugsley]

Gold Coast beaches are overrated.

and shark infested in the shallows.

 

[Slim258]

The bloke on the Petracca thread is probably just referring to the same documents the poster in here was speaking about the other day that he said paperwork to the AFL to confirm the club can afford him.

 

[spenze]

I struggle to believe anyone would take JUH…steer clear.

Didn't you watch the video where the guy was hitting JUHs gloves with his focus pads, JUH means business

 

[FR0GGY]

Trac stayed here overnight mate

Did the curfew stop him flying out?

 

[Cromulant]

And got belted in a final and nearly at full strength against a weakened Lions side.

Who won the flag.

Meanwhile we got torched by 2 sides who didn't.

 

[Cromulant]

That's the problem none of you are aware.

Because it wont.

 

[FR0GGY]

This is where ANB wife comes into it, a lot easier to move states if you know someone there quite well.

Sounds like a geelong opportunity to employ the wife and cut ANB’s salary for “performance related reasons”

 

[UcantCme]

Got a bit of info last night

Petracca discussion with the club was not just about on-field role - lots of questions on favourites, high performance team and recovery

He left with following info

• although Burgo is leaving, he has established the clubs conditioning and rehab practices moving forward
• new facilities construction is ahead of time
• new training facilities will be world class and the recovery facilities was designed by Burgo himself

Obviously Melbourne Dees don’t have the best training facilities and GC facilities are not up to AFL standards either.

Not saying he will commit to Adelaide but this could be a factor in his decision given his previous concerns around Melbourne medical team and training facilities

 

[kirky]

You forgot...... cockroaches galore.

Are we talking about the insects or people?

 

[adelaidecrows]

Are we talking about the insects or people?

As the saying goes. Heard this a long time ago.

Queensland, beautiful one day, perfect the next. Why god decided to fill it with dickheads is anyone's guess.

 

[kirky]

Got a bit of info last night

Petracca discussion with the club was not just about on-field role - lots of questions on favourites, high performance team and recovery

He left with following info

• although Burgo is leaving, he has established the clubs conditioning and rehab practices moving forward
• new facilities construction is ahead of time
• new training facilities will be world class and the recovery facilities was designed by Burgo himself

Obviously Melbourne Dees don’t have the best training facilities and GC facilities are not up to AFL standards either.

Not saying he will commit to Adelaide but this could be a factor in his decision given his previous concerns around Melbourne medical team and training facilities

This is a major plus for the club - state of the art facilities.

Does he write the menu for the cafe?

 

[Trigger13]

Melbourne coach sets the record straight on Petracca

Exclusive: Steven King has set the record straight on Christian Petracca.

www.sen.com.au

 

[craig crowing]

Pretty sure that footage of him leaving was from later the same day, no?

Hey guys he arrived with no luggage and very casual trackies he wore on plane home along with wife in same clothes.
Not sure that part concerns me as football satisfaction wise with better crowds and more mid influence have to be a sway .
My concern is Hawthorn as Merrett thing gone quiet and see him staying at Bombers.
And I am sure he would rather stay in Melbourne to live .

 

[Cromulant]

Coach puffing his chest out, as he should.

 

[119others]

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Sums up how it feels reading about people comparing cities, the weather, coffee, beaches and a whole lot of other crap as for why Petracca is going to swing one way or another.

Lots of getting worked up here. I don’t really care too much either way. It’s not like it’s NWM, or even a Bailey.

I would much prefer to offer Bailey 1.2m ish on a long term deal and offer the 2 x firsts to Lions. Petracca is 30 and has past his best. If we miss him so be it.

 

[Cromulant]

Lots of getting worked up here. I don’t really care too much either way. It’s not like it’s NWM, or even a Bailey.

I would much prefer to offer Bailey 1.2m ish on a long term deal and offer the 2 x firsts to Lions. Petracca is 30 and has past his best. If we miss him so be it.

You can offer the Lions all you like, they arent letting him go.

 

[fossilllCrow]

Why do other clubs trade two firsts for a 24 year old but we will give more for a 30 year old