The Davey Rumour.

[Jaded No More 68,975]

Where's the fun in that? It's much more fun to whip ourselves in to an hysterical frenzy without having any facts at all at hand other than a few good rumours here and there.

Demonland in the last 24 hours has reminded me of 'Lemmings' a bit. Everyone just following each other off the same cliff to their deaths. We need one of those 'blocker' dudes that stand there with their arms out shaking their heads.

You know what else Demonland needs? A few more high horses for posters to ride on and tell other posters how they should feel or react to certain news.

Nothing shits me more than anonymous keyboard heroes telling other anonymous posters how they should act or dismissing their views because they don't match their own.

In the last 24 hours we have lost a big fan favourite in a shock decision, and only one poster out of the millions of randoms who came here yesterday, had a mini meltdown and proclaimed they won't buy a membership next year (and they were probably talking out of anger and won't follow through). So where's this cliff you're talking about?

Posters are allowed to question wtf is going on when this has seemingly come from nowhere. There were plenty more meltdowns when TJ left and he was a 28 year old with many issues.

It's also difficult to assess this decision when pick 11 is, so far, just a number. In 2-3 years time I might change my view on the situation, and so will others. That Davey/Sylvia rumours are also circulating is also concerning, and until something concrete is announced people will continue to react to the situation in ways that may not fit your own model of behaviour. Tough [censored].

[Guest delicious jurrah coffee]

you turn me on so badly.

[Mousey 47]

I believe and HOPE the announcement is

Davey signing at the same time as Jurrah- Jurrah 3 years...

Would be a great announcement together!

[Jarka 767]

meh, Davey's going no where, as much as H would like it to be true.

McLean was a bit of a shock but upon reflection it's not actually a bad move and I'm glad that the club didn't pay over the odds to keep him. If the reasons that he stated are for real then McLean is not the person I thought he was and the club is better off without him. To jump ship when the going gets tough is as soft you could possibly get.

Davey on the other hand has unfinished business at Melbourne and he is made from much tougher stuff than McPussy.

[Einstein 1]

Ox just said on SEN regarding the Davey rumour: He believes that we are close to signing Davey for another 3 years.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Ox on SEN said that Davey was not leaving the dees and is expected to sign a contract soon. Said that clubs trying to get him were wasting there time.

[Supreme_Demon 3,916]

In all honesty I really don't see Aaron Davey leaving the Demons.

Its more likely for his brother Alwyn Davey to come to the Demons.

[Redleg 41,942]

Ox on SEN said that Davey was not leaving the dees and is expected to sign a contract soon. Said that clubs trying to get him were wasting there time.

Hope he is right. It will quell some misplaced angst.

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,288]

Ox on SEN said that Davey was not leaving the dees and is expected to sign a contract soon. Said that clubs trying to get him were wasting there time.

Well since OX said it I feel a whole lot more confident now

[beelzebub 23,390]

Hope he is right. It will quell some misplaced angst.

probably not...they'll find another avenue..another ...legless rumour.. another over the top rant. Still i..its s forum.. its what happens

[Redleg 41,942]

Miller and Valenti to Sydney for Pick 22.

Pick 9 and Ladson to Port for Burgoyne to Hawks.

Davey staying home.

Pick 22 and Dunn to Essendon for Davey.

Yes please.

Don't care.

Great.

No way. Pick 22 if we could get it is not needed for another small forward with injury concerns. I still think Lynden can make it.

[Kit Walker 225]

No way. Pick 22 if we could get it is not needed for another small forward with injury concerns. I still think Lynden can make it.

Agreed, and I don't see the justification for the Alwyn Davey love on this board.

A 25 year old small forward who kicks less than a goal a game and hasn't shown any inclination that he could make it as a midfielder. Backward step.

[The Backyard Charizard 1,202]

I think a lot of people on this forum are showing Aaron Davey a severe lack of respect if they are thinking he will leave the Demons....

Davey loves the club and is entrenched in the "brotherhood" culture up to his eyeballs.....

He would be the last to leave!

I believe if you are looking for another "big name" player to get traded, then look no further that Cameron Bruce....

And this is by no means a go at Cam.... I rate him quite highly.... But if he thinks he is going to be a walk up start next year he is kidding himself.... Unless he is prepared to move into the forward line....

[Old Gregg 1]

Please, please, please be true.......

[WonnaJurah 5]

Davey will stay,he is a leader of the Aboriginal players now Wheels has gone,pick 11 or 18 for Alwyn i say

[two sheds jackson 3]

While I'll be gutted if we lose Davey, I'm a bit surprised by the amount of people suggesting offering him captaincy or vice captaincy just to get him to stay- I realise some people are saying it with tongue firmly in cheek, but some seem to actually be serious. I feel like I'm stating the obvious, but apparently it needs to be said that it's a pretty important job, and it should go to the best qualified player rather than being used as a carrot on a stick. Davey wouldn't be last on my list for preferred captain, but until he stands up in big games theres a fair few people I'd have ahead of him. He was flaky and inconsistent until this year, and while he seems to have turned the corner, there have been plenty of talented players who've had one great year and then fallen off the rails again (see Travis Johnstone, circa 2005).

I'm not saying could never be captain, but he's a long way off at this stage- far too many unanswered questions.

[Redleg 41,942]

Davey will stay,he is a leader of the Aboriginal players now Wheels has gone,pick 11 or 18 for Alwyn i say

Absolutely not I say.

[melbournefc18 4]

Rumour true

Davey is speaking to other clubs whether he'll leave that is unclear.

Source: 9 news

[pitmaster 3,589]

great post. its crap like this that makes trade week at demonland god awful

You're missing the context. He had it coming.

[flashdance36 2]

channel 9 news:

"the demons may have to contend with another star player leaving with Aaron Davey out of contract and speaking to other clubs"

Looks as though they've been on demonland

[jabberwocky 2,301]

The way Ox was speaking it sounded like it came from a club source. I won't paraphrase the wording because it won't be accurate but he wasn't stating it as his opinion.

[e25 5]

Rumour true

Davey is speaking to other clubs whether he'll leave that is unclear.

Source: 9 news

It is true that this is a rumour, that is all.

Channel 9 news has never speculated on something like this of course - Hutchy only reports things once they are set in stone and he has seen concrete evidence... <_<

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Rumour true

Davey is speaking to other clubs whether he'll leave that is unclear.

Source: 9 news

Rumours aren't true...... thats why they are rumours

[Weekends at Bernie's 64]

listening to sen today david schwartz said the rumours about davey leaving are untrue and both parties have almost come to an agreement for a 3 year contract;

from schwartz mouth;

[Go the Biff 3,457]

The way Ox was speaking it sounded like it came from a club source. I won't paraphrase the wording because it won't be accurate but he wasn't stating it as his opinion.

I can get pretty close to his response to Leach & Robinson :

"Just a rumour. We've touched base with the club & they say they're very close to signing a three year deal"

I guess your level of comfort can be measured against the level of cred you give The Ox. I rate him ahead of that no-name Ch9 bloke but like everyone else, will have to wait this one out.