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]

Wow some serious over analysis here

We got exploded in finals because we don’t have enough elite talent in the midfield - full stop

Rankine will play more mid next year, we need to train Curtin as a mid over pre-season, and I would give Draper the vacant wing role in 2026 allow Curtin to play more mid.

We can’t play both Peatling and Berry in the same team, my choice would be Peatling and Soligo needs to find another gear

Adding another A grade mid over the pre-season is a must

Our lack of midfield quality - put our defence under extra pressure and also impacted the lack of quality forward 50 entries

Dawson, Rankine, Curtin, Peatling, Soligo and A grade recruit needs to be our core

With Rachelle, Draper having bursts when required

Berry - depth when required

 

[radiojake]

0-2 since tying the knot

Wedding was the Friday so one very underwhelming win to make it 1-2

 

[BunjiMC]

Just cant see them letting him go next year while in contract or him quitting the club while they’re right in the dynasty hunt.

Unfortunately next year as a free agent is a more likely scenario.

But Brisbane are absolutely stacked in the midfield. Maybe moving Bailey on, getting a better pick than they would as compensation and then bringing in positions they feel they need more makes sense. It also frees up the cash for free agents, of which they could have 2 or 3.

 

[1990crow]

But Brisbane are absolutely stacked in the midfield. Maybe moving Bailey on, getting a better pick than they would as compensation and then bringing in positions they feel they need more makes sense. It also frees up the cash for free agents, of which they could have 2 or 3.

If I'm Brisbane and win next Saturday I'm keeping Bailey for a crack at a 3 peat.

 

[Brenton Davy]

The poor crowies got the sniffles and no other club in the world ever has had anything of this magnitude occur. It was “most of the team” and the snot n boogers made them play bad. Right in front of me.

Have YOU tried strenuous physical activity while suffering ‘flu A?

 

[dplggr47]

I don’t know who I want more out of Zac Bailey

33

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

or Petracca.

Zac Bailey

33

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

was awesome tonight !

Easily Zac Bailey. Much younger and costs less.

 

[bigman]

If I'm Brisbane and win next Saturday I'm keeping Bailey for a crack at a 3 peat.

I think they’d keep him regardless of the result.

 

[Hodgy]

But Brisbane are absolutely stacked in the midfield. Maybe moving Bailey on, getting a better pick than they would as compensation and then bringing in positions they feel they need more makes sense. It also frees up the cash for free agents, of which they could have 2 or 3.

The chance to be a full time mid here could also be a big lure to Zac. End of the day, if he says to Brissy that he’s planning to go next year but would prefer moving now, then they absolutely would look to maximize that now. Especially as a band 1 compo next year is probably 15-20 range anyway.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

But Brisbane are absolutely stacked in the midfield. Maybe moving Bailey on, getting a better pick than they would as compensation and then bringing in positions they feel they need more makes sense. It also frees up the cash for free agents, of which they could have 2 or 3.

Bailey is Neale's replacement ....Neale has maybe one year left in him

Hard to see Bailey wanting to leave .....even harder, if we absorb a major portion of Petracca's salary

 

[spenze]

Wow some serious over analysis here

We got exploded in finals because we don’t have enough elite talent in the midfield - full stop

Rankine will play more mid next year, we need to train Curtin as a mid over pre-season, and I would give Draper the vacant wing role in 2026 allow Curtin to play more mid.

We can’t play both Peatling and Berry in the same team, my choice would be Peatling and Soligo needs to find another gear

Adding another A grade mid over the pre-season is a must

Our lack of midfield quality - put our defence under extra pressure and also impacted the lack of quality forward 50 entries

Dawson, Rankine, Curtin, Peatling, Soligo and A grade recruit needs to be our core

With Rachelle, Draper having bursts when required

Berry - depth when required

Our midfield set up was plain ordinary for the finals, other teams have their best players in there and we had Peatling, Berry and Soligo being actively tapped against by ROB.

That sits solely on VB, the fact he wasn't shown the door before Schoenberg is a joke

 

[feenix67]

Out: Nathan van Berlo

Nathan Van Berlo

Age

39

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

9.7

4star

HB

8.5

5star

M

4.3

4star

T

3.3

5star

MG

250.5

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.4

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

1.4

2star

M

1.8

2star

T

0.6

3star

In: Marty Mattner

 

[SugarShane]

I don't see a world in which either end up here, but I'm surprised that Merrett keeps entering the conversation. Guy wants to leave and go down the road and has picked a single destination yet apparently we keep getting mentioned as possibilities?

I'm certain we're making an offer to him, it'd be ridiculous not to. But there's not a snowball's chance in hell he'd listen to us beyond getting a number offer to take back to Hawthorn. He can make big bank at Essendon, he wants to play and win finals and has decided on Hawthorn and who would blame him.

I don't see Petracca coming either, but he is at least a possibility no matter how slim.

 

[lincsPJ]

Out: Nathan van Berlo

In: Marty Mattner

why'd we sack him in the first place? covid soft cap?

 

[mtbkym]

why'd we sack him in the first place? covid soft cap?

Yeah this, what happened?

 

[Cromulant]

Yeah this, what happened?

We needed to make cuts to the coaching panel and we picked the wrong guy.

Or the right one.... if youre a Sturt fan

 

[fossilllCrow]

Can we get one of Dons picks for Sholl or Berry plus our first,2nd. Pick 6 would mean either Marsh or Sharp.
Looks like we want to use it for a star but if not wouldn’t mind it.

 

[Fud#3]

Our midfield set up was plain ordinary for the finals, other teams have their best players in there and we had Peatling, Berry and Soligo being actively tapped against by ROB.

That sits solely on VB, the fact he wasn't shown the door before Schoenberg is a joke

Who else would you have had in there?

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

George Stevens (Geelong)

 

[Josh Jenkins #1Fan]

George Stevens (Geelong)

C4[2]Yo`DooR who?

 

[Danger in Texas]

George Stevens (Geelong)

Hmm, haven’t been really keeping track of his development

I know I got he got some love for his AFL debut?

 

[adelaidecrows]

I don't see a world in which either end up here, but I'm surprised that Merrett keeps entering the conversation. Guy wants to leave and go down the road and has picked a single destination yet apparently we keep getting mentioned as possibilities?

I'm certain we're making an offer to him, it'd be ridiculous not to. But there's not a snowball's chance in hell he'd listen to us beyond getting a number offer to take back to Hawthorn. He can make big bank at Essendon, he wants to play and win finals and has decided on Hawthorn and who would blame him.

I don't see Petracca coming either, but he is at least a possibility no matter how slim.

The sales pitch is there that we will have a best 23 capable of winning finals. Will they come? you would have to think its being seriously considered. Neither management have ruled us out. Which means it may not be as far fetched as you think. We would already know hands down if neither were considering it. Means nothing though until either or both announce us as their preferred target.

Merrett could be enticed to come to Adelaide purely to escape the Victorian media who are out for his blood.

 

[adelaidecrows]

Interesting Elliot and Mihocek are rumoured to potentially be on the move. Could this be a sign that they could be in salary cap problems and Collingwood cant make them a competitive deal to stay.

 

[Crow till I die]

Interesting Elliot and Mihocek are rumoured to potentially be on the move. Could this be a sign that they could be in salary cap problems and Collingwood cant make them a competitive deal to stay.

Imagine elliot in our forward line...whooh. get rachele and rankine full time into the midfield

 

[Velvet George]

George Stevens (Geelong)

The question is, is he into us to or is it unrequited love?

A bit like Jenny and me

 

[adelaidecrows]

Imagine elliot in our forward line...whooh. get rachele and rankine full time into the midfield

True but he is courted by Gold Coast. The Crows would be a fool not to go hard for him. However, Gold Coast have the same sales pitch we do but with a good coach. They are going to probably end up having a cracking run at the top of the ladder for a long time. Putting together a great list.