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)

 

[UcantCme]

Not a great one it would seem though.

No that relationship has truely mended

 

[spenze]

If he refuses to play SANFL, then he’ll have to retire. Sad, my preference was him going out with the crowd and players knowing. I really don’t like the idea that his career is concluded without the pomp and ceremony.

It was how D Jarman did it.

 

[CDC60]

I don't agree that there are plenty of holes in the side. There's really one glaring hole and it's more more a grade midfielder, I don't see that much more that needs resolving.

The mentality we took into both finals matches was awful. We got smashed in contested possessions on Friday, that's not a talent thing.

ROB is a massive issue - but we've committed to him. If I look at Brisbane, we line up very well with them. An underrated back-line that get's the job done, and a young, talented forward line that can be destructive on their day. They don't have a commanding ruckman. Their options in the middle are far greater than ours and what stands out most is that they got Neale and Dunkley to move north - two top 20 players in the league. I doubt we can get that done, with Nicks in charge, no matter how much money we have available.

 

[Trigger13]

Trac would be huge. Just his leadership alone.

 

[jenny61_99]

Petracca is good mates with ANB and credits Burgess for his career best seasons

He’s also managed by Eddie Betts wife who obviously has an association with the AFC

Not a fond one I don’t think.

 

[jenny61_99]

If he refuses to play SANFL, then he’ll have to retire. Sad, my preference was him going out with the crowd and players knowing. I really don’t like the idea that his career is concluded without the pomp and ceremony.

He had pomp and ceremony for his 300th. Maybe that was enough?

 

[lincsPJ]

Agreed. Oliver is a much more appealing option at 18 months younger. I just don't see either of them coming to SA though. I can't think of a high-profile Melbourne based player, without a strong connection to SA, who we have convinced to move this century.

the seed was the closest. but not what youd call high profile.

 

[MarcusP2]

Not a fond one I don’t think.

Eddie said 'our forward line' when he was covering the Crows on Fox a few weeks ago. I don't think he's holding any grudges at least.

 

[UcantCme]

Eddie said 'our forward line' when he was covering the Crows on Fox a few weeks ago. I don't think he's holding any grudges at least.

Eddie and his wife has said that overall they loved their time in Adelaide and would be happy for there kids to be Adelaide father / son selections

 

[Cromulant]

Trac would be huge. Just his leadership alone.

Hmmm i dunno about leadership, bit like Zac Merrett. Good leaders don't sign massive contracts and want to walk out soon after.... they want to help fix it.

Merrett being slightly different in that hes tried for long enough.

As a player though, hes precisely what we need. Im slightly concerned about age, and what that injury did to him.

 

[Cromulant]

Eddie and his wife has said that overall they loved their time in Adelaide and would be happy for there kids to be Adelaide father / son selections

Most if not all of the people behind the things that they didnt like are no longer there either. Which helps.

 

[feenix67]

Eddie and his wife has said that overall they loved their time in Adelaide and would be happy for there kids to be Adelaide father / son selections

Yeah the people at the club that the Betts family had issues with are long gone.

 

[CDC60]

the seed was the closest. but not what youd call high profile.

I can't think of a high profile recruit in our history, without a strong SA connection, on reflection

 

[feenix67]

I can't think of a high profile recruit in our history, without a strong SA connection, on reflection

Carey, but even he had links.

 

[adelaidecrows]

He had pomp and ceremony for his 300th. Maybe that was enough?

Taylor is a pretty smart individual when it comes to footy and I would expect someone of his caliber to recognize the needs of the team and his capabilities. No one is denying he cant contribute, but the facts he surely would be aware of is that he is finding it harder and harder to compete against the games best defenses.

If he goes around again, Its for selfish reasons and if the club allows this its because they are scared of any PR fall out if Tex made it known he wanted to continue.

 

[MRB37]

Eddie said 'our forward line' when he was covering the Crows on Fox a few weeks ago. I don't think he's holding any grudges at least.

He's worn his Crows scarf and things on Channel 7 when covering us on Showdowns.

 

[GreyCrow]

He's worn his Crows scarf and things on Channel 7 when covering us on Showdowns.

Roo wore a Port beanie

 

[Tex Danger]

If leaving Melbourne we are actually a great fit

• Burgess
• Attracts a big salary for himself
• He’s coming to a team in the window
• Adelaide would actually appeal to his On Trac5 … Gather round , LIV Golf , Barossa wine and produce , SA Seafood all suit his brand , add the fact #5 will be available means no rebranding

Wait until Malimaskus offers him a SA brand ambassador role*

*contingent on joining port

 

[Fud#3]

Wait until Malimaskus offers him a SA brand ambassador role*

*contingent on joining port

We need a big Crows fans who owns a food / etc company to offer him a contract if he heads across...doesn't San Remo own Balfour's these days????

 

[GreyCrow]

We need a big Crows fans who owns a food / etc company to offer him a contract if he heads across...doesn't San Remo own Balfour's these days????

119others can offer stock tips

 

[Fud#3]

119others can offer stock tips

Lleyton Hewitt isn't affiliated with the club any more is he?

Actually, Adam Scott might have a couple of bucks to spare

 

[Johnnyklug]

Petracca news?
A year later and things have changed, according to Nine’s Tom Morris, with Petracca now willing to join a contending club like Adelaide, Gold Coast or Sydney.

 

[Straight Outta Crompton]

We need a big Crows fans who owns a food / etc company to offer him a contract if he heads across...doesn't San Remo own Balfour's these days????

Thomas Farms??

 

[Crow till I die]

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[Jarman3]

Weird if Tex goes that Burgess isn’t offered a 1 year as back up. Otherwise we lose two key fwds.
Unless we have some plans

Offering Burgess another year would be the weirdest thing of all. Better off cutting him and picking up an inanimate carbon rod as a cat B rookie.