Opinion Trade Week Terminology

[Mr.X]

In latest news … “journo” then makes something up or regurgitates a rumour they read on BF

 

[Altum Volantes]

I'd like to nominate one for future use - when a club and player have publicly committed to each other but the club has a change of heart and decides not to proceed - this is now known as a 'Leek'.

Can be used in many forms if required...

"It looked like a done deal, but I reckon they might Leek him now!"

"I thought we were getting <INSERT PLAYER>? - Nah mate, we Leeked him!"

"Can't believe <INSERT PLAYER A> is up for grabs now! - we should Leek <INSERT PLAYER B> and focus on him instead!"

 

[MarcMaverick]

I'd like to nominate one for future use - when a club and player have publicly committed to each other but the club has a change of heart and decides not to proceed - this is now known as a 'Leek'.

Can be used in many forms if required...

"It looked like a done deal, but I reckon they might Leek him now!"

"I thought we were getting <INSERT PLAYER>? - Nah mate, we Leeked him!"

"Can't believe <INSERT PLAYER A> is up for grabs now! - we should Leek <INSERT PLAYER B> and focus on him instead!"

Trade version of "ghosting" or?

 

[Elixuh]

I'd like to nominate one for future use - when a club and player have publicly committed to each other but the club has a change of heart and decides not to proceed - this is now known as a 'Leek'.

Can be used in many forms if required...

"It looked like a done deal, but I reckon they might Leek him now!"

"I thought we were getting <INSERT PLAYER>? - Nah mate, we Leeked him!"

"Can't believe <INSERT PLAYER A> is up for grabs now! - we should Leek <INSERT PLAYER B> and focus on him instead!"

St Kilda has done another Leek

 

[MarcMaverick]

St Kilda has done another Leek

"Oh no, I've St Kilda'd all over the floor"