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

 

[DaKids]

Some rumours have Melbourne and Freo looking at him.

Know for a fact The doggies and Giants have asked a lot of questions. Bit of a scallywag in juniors but looks to have matured- good for him

 

[Crow_Magnon]

This does not mean the people they hire are not qualified. It generally means that when both candidates are the same qualifications, they’ll pick the female. People (men) seem to believe women just get these jobs just because they are women. Can’t possibly have gotten them on merit…. If Laura Kane got a job she wasn't qualified for, blame the fellas who hired her. Based on their previous performance at AFL house, id say they were sorely out of their depth in the first place.

The bit highlighted is absolute codswallop! I've seen multiple instances (esp in my current higher ed role) where women have been hired despite not having the faintest idea of the job - and into director's roles. It happens all the time in govt / semi govt and socialist, woke enterprises like the AFL now it seems.

 

[Viva la Mattner]

I hinted previously of a midfielder we are looking at getting at end of 2026 in trade period (not Zac Bailey

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Zac Bailey

Age

26

Ht

181cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.9

3star

D

12.9

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

5.6

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.4

3star

CL

0.7

3star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

0.6

3star

, I think he will re-sign and stay at Brisbane)

Had someone say to me over the weekend "have you heard... ?" so seems to have slowly gotten out


There are a few moving parts to this and could have happened this year, but we shot down their demands

Ryley Sanders is the player, some of you did put 2 and 2 together......

We did have a crack at him during the trade period , WB wanted Mark Keane and we told them politely to GAGF , for whatever reason they didn't want Butts ( maybe his injury history put them off ?)

Now, Ryley's brother plays at Norwood and the rest of his family is looking at re-locating to SA in the near future.


There is a 1 year gap between him being OOC and the new TAS team coming in.
This is where we are looking at striking.

Long term deal on decent $$ , with family hopefully successfully relocated to Adelaide

If they don't venture over, we offer the big $$ , lure of a flag and then if he wishes he can look at finishing his career at the back end in Tasmania


WB really shot themselves in foot losing some bargaining power, no way they offer a 1-year deal not knowing what compensation they will get in a heavily diluted draft


If we notice Bevo giving Sanders minimal midfield time we know he isn't in his future plans

Quite abit to still play out , but if it starts to make the media and guys like Twomey report it - will be looking more likely than not

Fingers Crossed!

 

[1990crow]

I hinted previously of a midfielder we are looking at getting at end of 2026 in trade period (not Zac Bailey , I think he will re-sign and stay at Brisbane)

Had someone say to me over the weekend "have you heard... ?" so seems to have slowly gotten out


There are a few moving parts to this and could have happened this year, but we shot down their demands

Ryley Sanders is the player, some of you did put 2 and 2 together......

We did have a crack at him during the trade period , WB wanted Mark Keane and we told them politely to GAGF , for whatever reason they didn't want Butts ( maybe his injury history put them off ?)

Now, Ryley's brother plays at Norwood and the rest of his family is looking at re-locating to SA in the near future.


There is a 1 year gap between him being OOC and the new TAS team coming in.
This is where we are looking at striking.

Long term deal on decent $$ , with family hopefully successfully relocated to Adelaide

If they don't venture over, we offer the big $$ , lure of a flag and then if he wishes he can look at finishing his career at the back end in Tasmania


WB really shot themselves in foot losing some bargaining power, no way they offer a 1-year deal not knowing what compensation they will get in a heavily diluted draft


If we notice Bevo giving Sanders minimal midfield time we know he isn't in his future plans

Quite abit to still play out , but if it starts to make the media and guys like Twomey report it - will be looking more likely than not

Fingers Crossed!

Body wise he looks like he needs a couple of preseasons to be strong enough to play midfield.

 

[Crow till I die]

I hinted previously of a midfielder we are looking at getting at end of 2026 in trade period (not Zac Bailey , I think he will re-sign and stay at Brisbane)

Had someone say to me over the weekend "have you heard... ?" so seems to have slowly gotten out


There are a few moving parts to this and could have happened this year, but we shot down their demands

Ryley Sanders is the player, some of you did put 2 and 2 together......

We did have a crack at him during the trade period , WB wanted Mark Keane and we told them politely to GAGF , for whatever reason they didn't want Butts ( maybe his injury history put them off ?)

Now, Ryley's brother plays at Norwood and the rest of his family is looking at re-locating to SA in the near future.


There is a 1 year gap between him being OOC and the new TAS team coming in.
This is where we are looking at striking.

Long term deal on decent $$ , with family hopefully successfully relocated to Adelaide

If they don't venture over, we offer the big $$ , lure of a flag and then if he wishes he can look at finishing his career at the back end in Tasmania


WB really shot themselves in foot losing some bargaining power, no way they offer a 1-year deal not knowing what compensation they will get in a heavily diluted draft


If we notice Bevo giving Sanders minimal midfield time we know he isn't in his future plans

Quite abit to still play out , but if it starts to make the media and guys like Twomey report it - will be looking more likely than not

Fingers Crossed!

I think he would be an excellent get for us, perfect age profile, talented outright midfielder and would compliment what we already have

 

[Jetwa5h]

I hinted previously of a midfielder we are looking at getting at end of 2026 in trade period (not Zac Bailey , I think he will re-sign and stay at Brisbane)

Had someone say to me over the weekend "have you heard... ?" so seems to have slowly gotten out


There are a few moving parts to this and could have happened this year, but we shot down their demands

Ryley Sanders is the player, some of you did put 2 and 2 together......

We did have a crack at him during the trade period , WB wanted Mark Keane and we told them politely to GAGF , for whatever reason they didn't want Butts ( maybe his injury history put them off ?)

Now, Ryley's brother plays at Norwood and the rest of his family is looking at re-locating to SA in the near future.


There is a 1 year gap between him being OOC and the new TAS team coming in.
This is where we are looking at striking.

Long term deal on decent $$ , with family hopefully successfully relocated to Adelaide

If they don't venture over, we offer the big $$ , lure of a flag and then if he wishes he can look at finishing his career at the back end in Tasmania


WB really shot themselves in foot losing some bargaining power, no way they offer a 1-year deal not knowing what compensation they will get in a heavily diluted draft


If we notice Bevo giving Sanders minimal midfield time we know he isn't in his future plans

Quite abit to still play out , but if it starts to make the media and guys like Twomey report it - will be looking more likely than not

Fingers Crossed!

Just no emails to this effect please or wink wink second rounder type guarantees, i wonder if he has heard of Balfours

 

[Viva la Mattner]

Just no emails to this effect please or wink wink second rounder type guarantees, i wonder if he has heard of Balfours

Haha the "Trigg" effect

Nah, it would be more once he became and UFA we take it on the chin and leaves with blessing - especially if is a premiership player
Similar to Kane Johnson

You dont want to lose them but understand and leave with your blessing and always welcome back

 

[dylan123]

Dogs midfield is stacked in the reason he hasn't got a huge amount of midfield time, not because he may potentially leave.

Thought he showed some nice things in his first season but hasn't really seen much since to think he'll be an A grade talent which is what I'd hope we'd be chasing. Still very young though so he can make it, just not sure I've seen the signs myself.

 

[Coopers]

Let's not get him on the same training plan as Draper though

 

[Golumless]

Not against going for Sanders if the price is right. Should be a good extractor to pair with Curtin/Soligo.

 

[Carn The Texan]

Haha the "Trigg" effect

Nah, it would be more once he became and UFA we take it on the chin and leaves with blessing - especially if is a premiership player
Similar to Kane Johnson

You dont want to lose them but understand and leave with your blessing and always welcome back

If there was transparency and expectations are all aligned then it's not an issue.

 

[crowutopia]

I hinted previously of a midfielder we are looking at getting at end of 2026 in trade period (not Zac Bailey , I think he will re-sign and stay at Brisbane)

Had someone say to me over the weekend "have you heard... ?" so seems to have slowly gotten out


There are a few moving parts to this and could have happened this year, but we shot down their demands

Ryley Sanders is the player, some of you did put 2 and 2 together......

We did have a crack at him during the trade period , WB wanted Mark Keane and we told them politely to GAGF , for whatever reason they didn't want Butts ( maybe his injury history put them off ?)

Now, Ryley's brother plays at Norwood and the rest of his family is looking at re-locating to SA in the near future.


There is a 1 year gap between him being OOC and the new TAS team coming in.
This is where we are looking at striking.

Long term deal on decent $$ , with family hopefully successfully relocated to Adelaide

If they don't venture over, we offer the big $$ , lure of a flag and then if he wishes he can look at finishing his career at the back end in Tasmania


WB really shot themselves in foot losing some bargaining power, no way they offer a 1-year deal not knowing what compensation they will get in a heavily diluted draft


If we notice Bevo giving Sanders minimal midfield time we know he isn't in his future plans

Quite abit to still play out , but if it starts to make the media and guys like Twomey report it - will be looking more likely than not

Fingers Crossed!

Yes this made complete sense when you first dropped the post. We were very keen on Sanders in his draft year. He still has a way to go development wise, having said that he has that solid extractor look about him. Could be a very potent midfield combination for many years of Curtin, Soligo, Draper, Sanders with Rankine and Rachele running through

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

I hinted previously of a midfielder we are looking at getting at end of 2026 in trade period (not Zac Bailey , I think he will re-sign and stay at Brisbane)

Had someone say to me over the weekend "have you heard... ?" so seems to have slowly gotten out


There are a few moving parts to this and could have happened this year, but we shot down their demands

Ryley Sanders is the player, some of you did put 2 and 2 together......

We did have a crack at him during the trade period , WB wanted Mark Keane and we told them politely to GAGF , for whatever reason they didn't want Butts ( maybe his injury history put them off ?)

Now, Ryley's brother plays at Norwood and the rest of his family is looking at re-locating to SA in the near future.


There is a 1 year gap between him being OOC and the new TAS team coming in.
This is where we are looking at striking.

Long term deal on decent $$ , with family hopefully successfully relocated to Adelaide

If they don't venture over, we offer the big $$ , lure of a flag and then if he wishes he can look at finishing his career at the back end in Tasmania


WB really shot themselves in foot losing some bargaining power, no way they offer a 1-year deal not knowing what compensation they will get in a heavily diluted draft


If we notice Bevo giving Sanders minimal midfield time we know he isn't in his future plans

Quite abit to still play out , but if it starts to make the media and guys like Twomey report it - will be looking more likely than not

Fingers Crossed!

Would t mind him for the right price, but more a plan B

 

[adelaidecrows]

I hinted previously of a midfielder we are looking at getting at end of 2026 in trade period (not Zac Bailey , I think he will re-sign and stay at Brisbane)

Had someone say to me over the weekend "have you heard... ?" so seems to have slowly gotten out


There are a few moving parts to this and could have happened this year, but we shot down their demands

Ryley Sanders is the player, some of you did put 2 and 2 together......

We did have a crack at him during the trade period , WB wanted Mark Keane and we told them politely to GAGF , for whatever reason they didn't want Butts ( maybe his injury history put them off ?)

Now, Ryley's brother plays at Norwood and the rest of his family is looking at re-locating to SA in the near future.


There is a 1 year gap between him being OOC and the new TAS team coming in.
This is where we are looking at striking.

Long term deal on decent $$ , with family hopefully successfully relocated to Adelaide

If they don't venture over, we offer the big $$ , lure of a flag and then if he wishes he can look at finishing his career at the back end in Tasmania


WB really shot themselves in foot losing some bargaining power, no way they offer a 1-year deal not knowing what compensation they will get in a heavily diluted draft


If we notice Bevo giving Sanders minimal midfield time we know he isn't in his future plans

Quite abit to still play out , but if it starts to make the media and guys like Twomey report it - will be looking more likely than not

Fingers Crossed!

Sounds like we are putting a lot of work into Ryley and have been for awhile. Watch this space though as Port will have more ammo to throw the dogs way next year than we do and they usually have a strong track record of throwing their hat into the ring for everyone we try and recruit.

Bailey will stay. Usually players who move in FA have rumours swirl about interest in moving home years in advance. Never ever heard Bailey and wanting a move back to SA mentioned once. Brisbane will certainly keep in unless he chooses the merc option and gets godfather offers he cant refuse.

 

[Coopers]

Sounds like we are putting a lot of work into Ryley and have been for awhile. Watch this space though as Port will have more ammo to throw the dogs way next year than we do and they usually have a strong track record of throwing their hat into the ring for everyone we try and recruit.

Bailey will stay. Usually players who move in FA have rumours swirl about interest in moving home years in advance. Never ever heard Bailey and wanting a move back to SA mentioned once. Brisbane will certainly keep in unless he chooses the merc option and gets godfather offers he cant refuse.

We just need to finally throw the Tippett war chest at someone and get it done

 

[Ham]

Interesting comment from Ned, by prefacing it with "I love burgo" makes it sound like its a negative thing? Wonder where he potentially overreached? and if losing that could be positive or negative?

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Interesting comment from Ned, by prefacing it with "I love burgo" makes it sound like its a negative thing? Wonder where he potentially overreached? and if losing that could be positive or negative?

Ned would be in the Blaming Others stage of his career reflection

 

[cleanhands]

Ned would be in the Blaming Others stage of his career reflection

Doesn’t really sound like that type of person to me

 

[FR0GGY]

Ned would be in the Blaming Others stage of his career reflection

He’s not blaming, just saying that it’s unusual for a head of fitness to find his replacement rather than the club and that he had more influence than other head of fitness.

 

[BRL121]

He’s not blaming, just saying that it’s unusual for a head of fitness to find his replacement rather than the club and that he had more influence than other head of fitness.

It was Rowe who found it unusual, not Ned. In fact, I would think it's quite normal in such situations, especially if it's a sudden thing. The Club probably asked him to do it.