Rumour Speculation, Rumours, Lies Thread 2025

[Scorpus]

Rumour Summary October 1st

• Adelaide expects a decision from Christian Petracca
  3

  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)

 

[FantasticShirt]

not sure how Danger isnt respected, if not loved, by our fans. He gave all to the end. Inc winning the B&F and being totally invested in the finals games in 2015

His wifes the daughter of the ex Mayor of Geelong. We cant imagine the 'benefits' he and his family would be afforded going back home, esp as they were wanting to start a family. It sucks to have lost arguably our greatest ever player, esp after the year we had, but Danger gave his all, was open and transparent at the B&F and has conducted himself with integrity and authenticity throughout. Still hurts losing him but he is a quality individual IMO

Hello, Mr Reid

 

[Redleg Crow]

Walsh knew anyway. That's why he chose Tex as captain. If you can, go back and watch the press conference.

 

[119others]

Hello, Mr Reid

Reidy mentiined recently:

• Crows were frustrated only getting one first rounder for Danger and with the other - unlike 1970s views - had already committed to Henderson and that other pick wasn’t available. Don’t worry about media reports and dates, the deal was done.
• Crows gained better compo for Danger than Giants did for Jezza. I mentioned this years ago and a few laughed but that’s the clubs view.
• Club has deliberately targeted more of the absolute elite players in trades in recent years (Day, Dawson, Rankine, NWM, arguably Oliver) after learning fron going after B-C graders previously. We acknowledge we have got a lot better after an underwhelming first few years from around 2015
• Crows did NOT offer 2 x firsts for Petty, it’s crap

Are you not happy with Reids performance mate? Pies tried hard to poach. Thankfully we kept him. Excellent quality inbound players with more to come. And not losing anyone of note in recent years (and getting overs when some did leave lie NcAdam)

 

[D Style]

'Thilly' gives me the ick.

It's 'Filthy'.

I prefer THRILLthorpe

 

[suburpy]

I prefer THRILLthorpe

The Beast

 

[Crow till I die]

The Beast

Sasquach

 

[ftmch]

[QUOTE="Betts are off, post: 89259605, member: 176395]
I disagree. Port could be a contender or a basket case by then. And I wouldnt put my money on them being contenders.

TBH I have ST. KILDA being a bigger threat in 2027 then Port. Both on the field and in the race for NWMs signiture

the vast majority of players that have lasted 6 years at one club do extend until FA at 8 years. Most recently Rowell and I expect Curtin will do the same. With the FS/NGA stuff about to be watered down (at last!) Port will at least have a better chance at coming up with a better trade package in 2027 for the Saints.

That said, why would Nas join them when they are odds on to miss finals next 2 years AND LOSE Butters AND Bergman respectively in this timeframe. This isnt me making this up. This is from perhaps the most reliable source who said they are 'both definitely gone'.

Power out of finals until next decade hopefully they havent
[/QUOTE]
Can't believe i haven't seen that before. That's quality

 

[1990crow]

With Mitch Stevens probably coming in this offseason, should we really be targeting McVee?

 

[maxlilly]

With Mitch Stevens probably coming in this offseason, should we really be targeting McVee?

I've still got high hopes for Oscar Ryan.
I think next year he could easily fill an AFL spot down back for us

 

[BRL121]

With Mitch Stevens probably coming in this offseason, should we really be targeting McVee?

McVee is known quality, for the now. Stevens looks nothing special, apart from father-son, and would be for the future.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

I prefer THRILLthorpe

Thriller is canonical afaic.

 

[Eddie Murphy]

Was there a particular reason Sam Flanders was made sub last night? Surely one to look at.

 

[1990crow]

McVee is known quality, for the now. Stevens looks nothing special, apart from father-son, and would be for the future.

Edwards and Ryan sitting in the wings

 

[BunjiMC]

Rumour on Facebook (I know.....) that our game is locked in for Saturday.

 

[1990crow]

Rumour on Facebook (I know.....) that our game is locked in for Saturday.

I don't hate it.

 

[ams4crows]

Rumour on Facebook (I know.....) that our game is locked in for Saturday.

Weird that 1st place would play 3rd or 4th game of the finals

 

[adelaidecrows]

Weird that 1st place would play 3rd or 4th game of the finals

the elimination final teams play every week as a certainty so they tend to play them first so they get maximum recovery time. Plus they have to play away to a losing QF team.

 

[1970crow]

TBH there's not many HBFers I would chase right now. Our defense is overflowing with good young players.

He would need to be a substantial upgrade to those guys for me. (unless we have plans to move on a Hinge, or Laird)

Could Laird be a bit on the outer? First to throw Rachele under the bus, rested in critical Hawks game and has now gotten himself a fair chance of being suspended for a useless and selfish off the ball hip and shoulder. Is he possibly a little unhappy?

 

[Danger in Texas]

Oh shit

 

[Golumless]

With Mitch Stevens probably coming in this offseason, should we really be targeting McVee?

Question is the other way around. If we're getting McVee, should we really be committing to a Stevens?

Though, of course, it's a free hit.

 

[fossilllCrow]

Oh shit

Says has the attributes to be a top 20 pick if he was training football only atm. That’s elite for us!!! Finally some luck.

 

[ams4crows]

That's a bloody good get if it comes off.... Like a freebie 1st rounder

 

[fossilllCrow]

Not sure what position he plays but yes exactly and then means we can trade our first rounder with it mattering as much

 

[Danger in Texas]

Not sure what position he plays but yes exactly and then means we can trade our first rounder with it mattering as much

I’d imagine being a basketballer that he’d be very mobile for his size. So he could be anything

 

[Crowtel]

Weird that 1st place would play 3rd or 4th game of the finals

Great for Rash and Max though