Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2025

[Scorpus]

Rumour Summary October 1st

• Adelaide expects a decision from Christian Petracca
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  Christian Petracca

  Age

  30

  Ht

  187cm

  Wt

  94kg

  Pos.

  M/F

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  19.4

  5star

  K

  9.5

  4star

  HB

  9.8

  5star

  M

  3.5

  4star

  T

  3.0

  5star

  CL

  2.5

  4star

  D

  24.4

  5star

  K

  10.4

  4star

  HB

  14.0

  5star

  M

  3.5

  3star

  T

  3.6

  4star

  CL

  3.4

  4star

  D

  19.0

  5star

  K

  7.8

  3star

  HB

  11.2

  5star

  M

  3.0

  3star

  T

  3.8

  5star

  CL

  2.0

  4star

  by Saturday, according to a poster (link)
• Christian Petracca's decision between Adelaide and Gold Coast is a 50/50, according to Tom Morris (link)
• Taylor Walker will sign a one-year contract extension, according to Josh Money (link)
• Adelaide have been working on the Petracca trade for months, compared to Gold Coast who have joined the race more recently, according to a poster (link)
• Christian Petracca is meeting with Gold Coast in person (link)

Rumour Summary October 2nd

• Melbourne are open to trading Clayton Oliver
  10

  Clayton Oliver

  Age

  28

  Ht

  189cm

  Wt

  88kg

  Pos.

  Mid

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  27.8

  5star

  K

  9.5

  4star

  HB

  18.4

  5star

  M

  3.2

  3star

  T

  6.3

  5star

  CL

  6.3

  5star

  D

  25.1

  5star

  K

  11.1

  4star

  HB

  14.0

  5star

  M

  3.6

  4star

  T

  5.6

  5star

  CL

  5.9

  5star

  D

  19.2

  5star

  K

  4.6

  2star

  HB

  14.6

  5star

  M

  2.0

  3star

  T

  4.4

  5star

  CL

  3.8

  5star

  , according to Sam Edmund (link)
• Clayton Oliver expects to be told to explore his trade options, according to Tom Morris (link)

 

[Crow-eater]

The update: there is no update.

 

[Danger in Texas]

I guess the good news is that McAndrew can dispose of the ball like someone that has played the sport before, and he looks decent in taps

He's 210cm though and doesn't seem to make use of that in the air

Isn’t that basically all you need a ruck to be? One of Darcy Fort or Rhys Stanley are about to to be 2-time premiership players

 

[FR0GGY]

Isn’t that basically all you need a ruck to be? One of Darcy Fort or Rhys Stanley are about to to be 2-time premiership players

Fort has been great in the finals, Scott rates Stanley as one of his best players.

 

[Danger in Texas]

The update: there is no update.

I mean, the fact that GC can’t get in front of Trac is kind of news

 

[Scorpus]

Isn’t that basically all you need a ruck to be? One of Darcy Fort or Rhys Stanley are about to to be 2-time premiership players

Those guys can mark the ball

The ball often hits McAndrews forearms in marking contests

 

[Danger in Texas]

Those guys can mark the ball

The ball often hits McAndrews forearms in marking contests

That’s not great

But say, Fort only averages 1.9 marks a game, surely that’s a reachable enough target?

 

[FR0GGY]

Those guys can mark the ball

The ball often hits McAndrews forearms in marking contests

Has someone checked him for contacts

 

[1990crow]

I mean, the fact that GC can’t get in front of Trac is kind of news

I agree. This is actually pretty positive

 

[Mutineer]

I mean, I trust your opinion as you've seen him live and I've only seen video, but he does look very slow on video, nowhere near Cripps speed.

The other elements are great.

When was last time you saw him live? Was he as big as he is now?

Doesn't need to be super quick for the role he would likely play inside mid to get his hands on the pill and dish off and to to put blocks on the oppo mids for his mid teammates. He's always been a massive unit. We're talkinng a role player no more but with his bazooka boot put him in space he can be as damaging as Jordan Dawson by foot. I'd anticipate he'd be available for one of our 3rd rounders as I can't see the Cats playing hardball given he's obviously looking for more AFL gametime. What's to lose in that scenario for a ready to go midfielder.

 

[Scorpus]

That’s not great

But say, Fort only averages 1.9 marks a game, surely that’s a reachable enough target?

Possibly. I'll admit I haven't watched tons of him in the SANFL but most of his marks would be uncontested chest marks I reckon

 

[Velvet George]

I mean, the fact that GC can’t get in front of Trac is kind of news

And Melbourne won’t let him go without a special deal

 

[1990crow]

And Melbourne won’t let him go without a special deal

It's a tricky one. Like what is a "special deal". Guess we find out shortly.

2026 crows without a midfielder coming in feels destined to fail.

 

[Danger in Texas]

And Melbourne won’t let him go without a special deal

I kinda already assumed that

Just depends how special

And if they don’t let him go, it probably makes Oliver more likely

 

[1990crow]

I kinda already assumed that

Just depends how special

And if they don’t let him go, it probably makes Oliver more likely

I know the Gibbs history but I think this squad is different. Can afford to gamble one offseason without creating the need for a full rebuild - Draper, Curtin, Rachele, Thilthorpe etc are all young enough to continue pushing us up.

 

[BunjiMac]

Doesn't need to be super quick for the role he would likely play inside mid to get his hands on the pill and dish off and to to put blocks on the oppo mids for his mid teammates. He's always been a massive unit. We're talkinng a role player no more but with his bazooka boot put him in space he can be as damaging as Jordan Dawson by foot. I'd anticipate he'd be available for one of our 3rd rounders as I can't see the Cats playing hardball given he's obviously looking for more AFL gametime. What's to lose in that scenario for a ready to go midfielder.

If it's a 3rd rounder, is a no brainer.

Let's just get done and move on.

 

[Mutineer]

How is his endurance?

And when people say he is slow are we talking same pace as Newcombe or slower?

Seemed to get from contest to contest OK at the Rebels

 

[Scorpus]

It's a tricky one. Like what is a "special deal". Guess we find out shortly.

2026 crows without a midfielder coming in feels destined to fail.

"Special deal" - trade him to us for nothing

 

[Syd Crow]

"Special deal" - trade him to us for nothing

You would have to be special to think they would do that!

 

[Amacca 23]

These hawks people on the petracca forum are so full of themselves

 

[Floating Doughnut]

Doesn't need to be super quick for the role he would likely play inside mid to get his hands on the pill and dish off and to to put blocks on the oppo mids for his mid teammates. He's always been a massive unit. We're talkinng a role player no more but with his bazooka boot put him in space he can be as damaging as Jordan Dawson by foot. I'd anticipate he'd be available for one of our 3rd rounders as I can't see the Cats playing hardball given he's obviously looking for more AFL gametime. What's to lose in that scenario for a ready to go midfielder.

Have only seen his 2 AFL games was impressed with him banging up against Taranto and Hopper .
Gave me Jack Graham vibes, was disappointed when subbed out next game and not seen again
but still racking in the VFL.
No one else gets a look see when he puts his noggin over the ball either.

 

[Mutineer]

Have only seen his 2 AFL games was impressed with him banging up against Taranto and Hopper .
Gave me Jack Graham vibes, was disappointed when subbed out next game and not seen again
but still racking in the VFL.
No one else gets a look see when he puts his noggin over the ball either.

Twomey's draft ratings had him at pick 28 prior to the draft, Twomey's spiel is pretty spot on.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

I kind of like these no-name types like Stevens that I've never heard of. Expectations are always lower and they will often end up surprising you. The blokes with a big name and a reputation can often end up disappointing.

 

[Mostyn]

Let's assume a third for Stevens.

If the cost was two firsts for Petracca and a future second, and we used that on ah Chee, would that make sense for us?

I'd still love Sholl for Hollands as well, fwiw.

 

[1990crow]

Let's assume a third for Stevens.

If the cost was two firsts for Petracca and a future second, and we used that on ah Chee, would that make sense for us?

I'd still love Shill for Hollands as well, fwiw.

It does look like this is the plan.

 

[BunjiMac]

Ah Chee already shown more composure than most of the Adelaide side during finals.

Those who don't think he'll.improve the side are crazy