The Free Agency/Trade/Draft Rumour File

[binman 43,762]

WJ, i agree DD is the clubhouse leader but this Penski fella is closing in. Top rumour, which led to speculation on who he might be referring to. Good job.

If it was Butcher he would be a terrific fit for the dees IMO and i would assume the club would be right into him (if they thought his work rate was up there). Big unit and 2 big units up forward is the new orthodoxy (which is why i wouldn't discount us chasing Dawes, despite his woeful form this year)

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

I know a bloke who has a brother on the board.

He tells me that the Bombers are making a huge play for Rory Taggert.

Apparently their spotters took a keen interest after scouting the couple of games that Rory played for Casey. From what I read on 'Land, he was quite impressive, and got plenty of the ball.

I guess it shows the value of having a well resourced football department.

Their early offer was a 3rd round pick, but we told them to go jump. He also added that his brother thought it was unlikely to happen, but that he couldn't count it out, as the Bombers has been sniffing every week, and had also sent some of their heavy hitters for a face to face with Rory.

Would be interesting to see what players are eventually offered, although essendon are usually very hard to deal with.

i know this thread is about rumours and therefore not to be taken too seriously. But is this even possible? Can a player be traded after only one year? I thought there was some rule about initial two year contracts for players being drafted for the first time.

[Ouch! 2,266]

i know this thread is about rumours and therefore not to be taken too seriously. But is this even possible? Can a player be traded after only one year? I thought there was some rule about initial two year contracts for players being drafted for the first time.

Like all trades for players who are contracted, I suspect they have to agree to the terms.

I think drafted players have to be offered an initial 2 yr contract, I am not sure whether that precludes them from being traded....

Slightly related.... haven't GWS signed up several of their players beyond next year?

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Can't understand the love for Knights.....90 games in 7 or 8 years????

NQR?

[rpfc 28,779]

Can't understand the love for Knights.....90 games in 7 or 8 years????

NQR?

Sure. But then again - it isn't love.

Some are just looking for cheap improvements and Knights would present that.

[Whispering_Jack 30,664]

All roads lead to John Butcher?

I'd be interested to know the story regarding his injuries. Butcher was once aligned with Tom Whatsisname as likely to go 1/2 in the 2009 National Draft but he drifted out late in the year due to problems with his form and with injuries. He then took until late 2011 to make his debut and caught everybody off guard with a couple of bags of goals. However, he seems to have gone completely off the radar with only 8 games and 11 goals this year.

The other thing is that I notice Port Adelaide also rookied his younger brother Danny from Gippsland Power (0 games) so I'm not sure about the homesickness story.

Obviously, the worry would be that we would be getting an injury prone player whose future is uncertain. I suppose that might possibly make a swap for Jurrah a reasonable proposition.

The other worry coming from this source is that the Pennski file on Seinfield wasn't particularly the place to which one could go for reliable information.

[binman 43,762]

The other worry coming from this source is that the Pennski file on Seinfield wasn't particularly the place to which one could go for reliable information.

Fair call WJ, though the Penski file would be a great name for this thread give the parameters set out in your OP. I just wish i had a rumor i could add. I obviously move in the wrong circles because i can't ever recall hearing any trade whisper, from a reliable or unreliable source (other than on DL or the media, or a mate passing on a rumor they had heard or read in the media))

[H_T 3,049]

You're getting this direct from the Pennski file so don't forget where you first heard it.

Another Port Adelaide player (apart from Jacobs and Salopek who have already been mentioned in despatches) is really desperate to return home. He's a country lad who has had his share of injuries over the past few years but is very keen to get back to his own turf and have a crack at reinvigorating his career. That could lead him to the MFC. Who knows?

I like how the Pennski file reads.

Please sir, some more?

[Elwood 3184 1,338]

I'd be interested to know the story regarding his injuries. Butcher was once aligned with Tom Whatsisname as likely to go 1/2 in the 2009 National Draft but he drifted out late in the year due to problems with his form and with injuries. He then took until late 2011 to make his debut and caught everybody off guard with a couple of bags of goals. However, he seems to have gone completely off the radar with only 8 games and 11 goals this year.

The other thing is that I notice Port Adelaide also rookied his younger brother Danny from Gippsland Power (0 games) so I'm not sure about the homesickness story.

Obviously, the worry would be that we would be getting an injury prone player whose future is uncertain. I suppose that might possibly make a swap for Jurrah a reasonable proposition.

The other worry coming from this source is that the Pennski file on Seinfield wasn't particularly the place to which one could go for reliable information.

It would surely be ironic if we end up with Butcher after losing Scully.

[Elwood 3184 1,338]

I'd be interested to know the story regarding his injuries. Butcher was once aligned with Tom Whatsisname as likely to go 1/2 in the 2009 National Draft but he drifted out late in the year due to problems with his form and with injuries. He then took until late 2011 to make his debut and caught everybody off guard with a couple of bags of goals. However, he seems to have gone completely off the radar with only 8 games and 11 goals this year.

The other thing is that I notice Port Adelaide also rookied his younger brother Danny from Gippsland Power (0 games) so I'm not sure about the homesickness story.

Obviously, the worry would be that we would be getting an injury prone player whose future is uncertain. I suppose that might possibly make a swap for Jurrah a reasonable proposition.

The other worry coming from this source is that the Pennski file on Seinfield wasn't particularly the place to which one could go for reliable information.

It would surely be ironic if we end up with Butcher after losing Scully.

[Pinball Wizard 326]

It would surely be ironic if we end up with Butcher after losing Scully.

Double the irony.

[Deers 202]

I heard from a very reliable source that two clubs are rumoured to be exchanging players in a deal that will send forums into meltdown.

[binman 43,762]

I heard from a very reliable source that two clubs are rumoured to be exchanging players in a deal that will send forums into meltdown.

Any chance of saying which two clubs (and for that matter which players). Or at the least is one of the clubs the dees?

[Cheap Seats 3,310]

I heard from a very reliable source that two clubs are rumoured to be exchanging players in a deal that will send forums into meltdown.

Love a good melt down - would like to know more!!

[dazzledavey36 55,347]

Melbourne are intrested in Steven salopeck as they see him as someone who could provide experience and leadership around the club.

Another thing also Melbourne are very keen on South Fremantle youngster Adam Carter in the upcoming draft this year.

[H_T 3,049]

I heard from a very reliable source that two clubs are rumoured to be exchanging players in a deal that will send forums into meltdown.

Don't leave us hanging Deers.

I've got mail that it's more than two clubs.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

I have it on very good authority.

That being the Nightmares that wake me up at 3:18am

in time to tune into TEX nightmares.

That Brad Miller and Cam Bruce having been newly retired, will nominate for the draft in the hope of being picked up by the worst team in the comp.

[JJJ 1,313]

Not a real contribution but my mate is a law Don and he told me 2 weeks ago that Goddard was signed. 4 year deal. Done and dusted. Told him he was an idiot..... I assumed the usual Bomber arrogance had clouded his mind.

The next bit is pretty solid info.

Apparently we are preparing to manipulate some of our existing contracts (1 bloke in particular) to clear more money for 2013 free agency as the club is aware that as a destination, we stink. Hoping for a better 2013 that will lead to more interest....

[jnrmac 20,186]

I heard Wellingham said he would rather play for Surrey Park than the MFC

Leon Davis said a similar thing....

[Roger Mellie 4,103]

Melbourne are intrested in Steven salopeck as they see him as someone who could provide experience and leadership around the club.

Another thing also Melbourne are very keen on South Fremantle youngster Adam Carter in the upcoming draft this year.

Love your work Dazzle - keep em coming.

Have seen Adam Carter in the 20+ range in some mock drafts

[Cheap Seats 3,310]

Not a real contribution but my mate is a law Don and he told me 2 weeks ago that Goddard was signed. 4 year deal. Done and dusted. Told him he was an idiot..... I assumed the usual Bomber arrogance had clouded his mind.

The next bit is pretty solid info.

Apparently we are preparing to manipulate some of our existing contracts (1 bloke in particular) to clear more money for 2013 free agency as the club is aware that as a destination, we stink. Hoping for a better 2013 that will lead to more interest....

No suprises here JJJ - MFC doesn't seem like a great place to work (culture of losing etc) compared to the big 4 or 6 vic clubs. We need to throw big cash at player like Mitch to get them to the MFC

Apart from Cloke who will stay at CFC and Goddard who is not what we need at the moment (IMO) no real value on the market in 12......

We need to give you blokes like ROunds a go get fill in players for a year or 2 to play a role (Sellar/Magner) until we become 'attactive' to come to

[King Kunta 97]

Not a real contribution but my mate is a law Don and he told me 2 weeks ago that Goddard was signed. 4 year deal. Done and dusted. Told him he was an idiot..... I assumed the usual Bomber arrogance had clouded his mind.

The next bit is pretty solid info.

Apparently we are preparing to manipulate some of our existing contracts (1 bloke in particular) to clear more money for 2013 free agency as the club is aware that as a destination, we stink. Hoping for a better 2013 that will lead to more interest....

Yeah I have heard that they are trying to get rid off Davey and his contract as his body is shot.

[Deers 202]

Any chance of saying which two clubs (and for that matter which players). Or at the least is one of the clubs the dees?

I dunno. That wasn't really the point of my post.

[rpfc 28,779]

I dunno. That wasn't really the point of my post.

What was the point?

[cowboy_from_hell 2,390]

I heard from a very reliable source that two clubs are rumoured to be exchanging players in a deal that will send forums into meltdown.

Morton for Albett?